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What You Should Know in Regards to Gum Recession

At Stony Brook Family Dentistry we see many new patients who come to us because they have gum recession. In addition, we have many long term patients who want to avoid gum recession and they problems it can cause. Below is information about receding gums that you should be aware of.

What is Gum Recession?

Receding gums is the condition in which a person loses gingival tissue over the jaw bone area hence leading to root exposure. The condition is also known as gingival recession.

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Reasons You Should Undergo A Root Canal Therapy

How Do I Know If I Need A Root Canal Procedure?A root canal is a treatment option that helps save a tooth or teeth from extraction. Dentists have managed to save much more teeth every year using the treatment as well as saving a lot of smiles.

However, when people hear about a root canal, they automatically think it is painful. Well, it is important to understand root canal treatment as an option and how less painful this treatment is.

An experienced dentist can make this treatment easy for you. however, you need to understand the reasons for undergoing the treatment.

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The content offered on this website is for informational purposes only and does not seek to diagnose and/or treat any physical, medical, dental, and/or periodontal condition or disease. In addition, the offering and consumption of this content does not establish a doctor patient relationship. If you are experiencing any pain, discomfort, swelling, and/or bleeding in your mouth and/or jaw this may represent a serious condition and can only be diagnosed and treated by visiting a medical doctor, dentist, and/or periodontist in person.

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