Help, why are my gums receding on one tooth?

You're brushing your the teeth, looking in the particular mirror, and abruptly you notice it— why are my gums receding on one tooth while the others look totally fine? It's a bit of a shock, honestly. You may see a little more from the tooth root than you're used to, or possibly that one place is suddenly very sensitive to your morning coffee. It's easy to panic and think your entire smile is all about to head south, but localized gum recession is actually the pretty common puzzle that dentists resolve every single day. ...

March 25, 2026 · 7 min · Ch18 Pires