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Are Your Gums Receding Faster Than Your Hair?

By admin April 5th

Have you ever heard that old expression, “She’s getting a little long in the tooth.”? It’s a strappy way of saying someone is getting older. But did you know that as we age, our gums do tend to recede? It’s not so much that they’re just pulling back. What’s really happening is you’re losing bone in your jaw, where your teeth are rooted, and that means more of your teeth will show, making the teeth look longer.

Bone loss is one of the many joys of aging, but if you’re experiencing bone loss in your thirties, forties and fifties, it’s time for a visit to the periodontists at Elko Dental Specialists. They are experts at helping patients achieve healthy smiles, especially related to the soft tissue (the gums). Depending on your individual circumstances, solutions could range from a deep root scaling procedure all the way to giving you new bone structure through grafting. But no matter what you need done, you’ll appreciate the way our team is dedicated to making the whole process comfortable. And, if you ever do need implants or dentures, our Prosthodontists can help with that.

Schedule a consultation today so you can keep your teeth, and a more youthful smile, for years to come.

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