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I am 40 yes and I think I m having receding gums.how and what is the treatment
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Gums recede with age but slowly. If they are receding very fast it can be due to several reasons Hard brushing Gum diseases like plaque and calculus Bone resorption
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Visit a dentist and get a cleaning session. Learn proper brushing techniques
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