Can Receded Gums Grow Back?

When you think of receding gums, you might associate the condition with an older crowd, but studies have shown that it can affect younger people too, and not just those with gum disease. One of the first things people want to know when they are told that their gums are receding is whether or not the tissue will grow back. Unfortunately, the answer is no. There is good news though! Even though gum tissue does not regenerate once it has receded, there are plenty of ways to avoid it and slow the process. Keep reading to learn some of the causes of gum recession and how you can deflect it.