Does gum recession have to be repaired?

Not all gingival recessions need to be repaired. Too severe gingival recessions cannot be repaired. only current gingival recessions involve aesthetic problems, or dentin sensitivity due to improper brushing of the tooth neck. The defect is too shallow to be filled. There is also gingival recessions causing root exposure, resulting in dentin sensitivity. These conditions can be repaired after periodontal basic treatment and control of gingival inflammation. However, even if the newly repaired gums, when oral hygiene maintenance is not good, periodontitis recurrence, there is still the possibility of regrowth again. Therefore, the key to prevent gum recession is to maintain oral hygiene, brush your teeth correctly, twice a day, three minutes each time, and visit the stomatology department regularly every 6 to 12 months for periodontal maintenance treatment.