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Is Gum Recession Fixable or Just Wishful Thinking?
Been noticing my gums receding a bit lately... kinda freaked me out tbh. Quick poll: anyone here actually managed to improve their gum situation, or is it more like damage control at this point? Curious what worked for you guys.
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Had some gum recession a couple years back and was pretty concerned myself. Did a bunch of research and honestly, it's mostly damage control once the gums have receded significantly. That said, I switched to a softer toothbrush, started flossing more gently (I was way too aggressive before), and added a water flosser to my routine. It didn't completely reverse things, but it definitely stabilized the situation - no further recession since then.
One thing I'm still curious about is whether anyone here's tried oil pulling? I've seen mixed reviews online - some swear by it, others say it's just hype. Would love to hear first-hand experiences if anyone gave it a shot...