#17163
Starting at about age 21 my dentist noticed receeding gums and told me I was brushing too hard and to brush softer. I dont know if I was brushing soft enough but over the years my gums have been receeding in only certain areas. Now I have a few places that really hurt when I brush over and around them. I am not able to go to a dentist right now but would like to know if its possible that I have an infection that is causing the pain or possibly an infection causing the receeding gums?
Both my husband and I have been having more sensitive teeth since eating more fruit. Could be the acidity in the fruit?
Im a little worried. I dont want to loose any teeth. Can receeding gums lead to tooth loss?
THanks