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Why does drinking milk cause my gums to recede?

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Gum recession takes months and years to happen. I would be very surprised to hear that after “a glass of milk, or eating very spicy food or even mechanical trauma such as with a too aggressive brushing with a poorly polished bristled toothbrush, the gums drop by a millimeter or more. read more

Gum recession is permanent and irreversible. It happens over a long period of time. The most common cause is brushing with an incorrect brushing technique, but another cause can be resolved gum disease (usually advanced gum disease). read more

Tooth brushing too vigorously near the gum line can, for some people, cause gum disease. Regular teeth cleanings to make sure no plaque is sticking to the teeth at the gum line can help. Using herbs such as white oak bark powder can help limit or even heal gum recession. There is, however, a deeper issue at play when your gums are receding. read more

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