The loss of gum tissue. the result is that gum tissue is recessed and its position on the tooth is lowered, exposing the roots of the teeth. []

Gingival recession, also known as gum recession and receding gums, is the exposure in the roots of the teeth caused by a loss of gum tissue and/or retraction of the gingival margin from the crown of the teeth. Gum recession is a common problem in adults over the age of 40, but it may also occur starting in adolescence, or around the age of 10...