Oral Health

Evidence-based guides to bleeding gums, gum disease and bad breath — written from the clinical research, reviewed against what LACALUT® has learnt treating gums since 1925.

What Causes Gum Recession? Every Cause Explained

What Causes Gum Recession? Every Cause Explained

on Oct 02 2026
Receding gums expose the sensitive tooth root and do not grow back. We explain every cause of gum recession — brushing too hard, gum disease, grinding, genetics, smoking and age — and how to stop it getting worse.