Gum recession is the process in which the margin of the gum tissue that surrounds the teeth wears away, or pulls back, exposing more of the tooth, or the tooth's root. When gum recession occurs, pockets, or gaps, form between the teeth and gum line, making it easy for disease-causing bacteria to build up. If left untreated, the supporting tissue and bone structures of the teeth can be severely damaged, and may ultimately result in tooth loss.
Adult day services also benefit family caregivers by enabling them to remain in the workforce or receive needed respite and by providing them with direct services (e.g., educational programs, support groups).
If this clinic is also an adult day care center, the patient can get the benefit of the centerâs other care service while receiving treatment there. Some Part C Medicare Advantage managed care plans offer limited adult day care coverage as part of their comprehensive home care services. Medicare does not require these plans to offer this, so the nature and extent of what they cover depends entirely on the plans themselves.