The German initiative "ProDente" said that healthy gums are of great importance for dental health. They are a protective layer that protects teeth from cold, acids and bacteria.
Receding gums may be due to a simple reason of incorrect cleaning technique, as severe pressure on the gums while brushing teeth causes them to atrophy. The decline may also bedue to a serious cause: periodontitis, a bacterial infection that attacks the periodontal, the supporting tissue surrounding the teeth.