See also
Neurodegeneration
Leukoencephalopathy with vanishing white matter
Microcephaly

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Because the changes in the condition of the gums from one day to another are minimal, patients get used to the gums appearance and tend not to notice the recession visually. Receding gums may remain unnoticed until the condition starts to cause symptoms. The following signs and symptoms may indicate gum recession:

Tooth mobility
Dentin hypersensitivity (over-sensitive teeth) - short, sharp pain is triggered by hot, cold, sweet, sour, or spicy food and drink. If the cementum covering the root is not protected anymore by the gums, it is easily abraded exposing the dentin tubules to external stimuli. Teeth may also appear longer than normal (a larger part of the crown is visible if gums are receding)
The roots of the tooth are exposed and visible
The tooth feels notched at the gum line
Change in the tooth’s color (due to the color difference between enamel and cementum)
Spaces between teeth seem to grow (the space is the same, but it seems larger because the gums do not fill it any more)
Cavities below the gum lineIf the gum recession is caused by gingivitis, the following symptoms may also be present:

Puffy, red, or swollen (inflamed) gums
Gum bleeding while brushing or flossing
Bad breath (halitosis)In some cases, it is the treatment of gingivitis that reveals a gum recession problem, that was previously masked by the gums swelling.