Receding gums but I'm only 17!?

Had dentist today and they said i have receding gums because i brush too hard.





I brush as hard as pain allows because i saw the adverts on tv as a child about bactria between teeth and gums.





I looked on wikipedia they said its an irriversable change, oh sh*t!





I know i can prevent it with a soft brush and circler motions, now...BUT





Can I do anything to get my gums back?

Receding gums but I'm only 17!?
Not really - but you could try brushing from your gum line downwards, that's what my dentist advised me to do. Also invest in an electric toothbrush - that way you won't bruch too hard.
Reply:Colgate a has Time Control toothpaste that helps with receding gums so you could try that?


I have the same problems and it helped me. Try not to worry, I'm sure you have a gorgeous smile. Is that you in the picture? Can't see your teeth but I can imagine!!
Reply:Taking amphetamines (speed) will also cause this although your dentist probably wont tell you this.
Reply:I had the same issue for a long time.





The best thing to do - Buy an Electric Toothbrush. My dentist said that my gums have improved now that I've been using one for a few years.





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Reply:You can stop it to recede further by doing the proper brushing technique. You don't remove the dirt by brushing too hard, you just injure your gums %26amp; teeth. It the damage is very big, you can have gum surgery (get a healthy tissue from the palate to put in the spot where it's needed). But they don't do this if it's a just a bit of gum recession. AND you have to correct your brushing or it will be back to receded gums again in no time.
Reply:floss ur teeth and use listerine twice a day. gums will not come back but it will help tostop lossing more gum
Reply:u can reverse it round circular motion is best i can remember the name 4 it its on the tip of my tounge but it was developed by a cardio therasic surgeon
Reply:There is very little you can do to get your gums back but keep seeing your dentist regularly and follow his advice to reduce the risk of the problem progressing.