Gum recession — caught, halted and repaired
Receding Gums Treatment in Coimbatore
If your teeth look longer than they used to, or a notch of root has started to show near the gumline, your gums are receding — and at Arasu Dental Care, we can stop it from getting worse and, in the right cases, cover the exposed root again. Gum recession doesn’t reverse on its own and it rarely fixes itself, so what matters is catching it at the right stage and matching it to the right treatment. For some people that means correcting the habit that’s causing it; for others it means a gum graft that rebuilds the lost tissue.
Receding gums are extremely common — a systematic review of more than 37,000 people found some degree of recession in around 78% of adults, and Indian studies put noticeable recession at roughly 41%. So if this is you, you’re in a large group, and it’s a problem we treat routinely at our R.S. Puram and Saibaba Colony branches.
Noticing exposed roots or sudden sensitivity? Recession is far simpler to treat early than late. Both Coimbatore branches are open all seven days — call R.S. Puram +91 88380 22157 or Saibaba Colony +91 74491 88777.
Read the signs
Is it really recession — and does it need treatment?
Recession is easy to miss early because it usually doesn’t hurt. The signs patients actually notice are worth knowing, because they tell us how far it has gone:
Signs your gums may be receding
- Teeth that look longer, or a gumline that looks uneven from one tooth to the next.
- A small step or notch you can feel with your tongue or nail where the tooth meets the gum.
- Sudden sensitivity to cold, sweet or air — the exposed root has no enamel to protect it.
- A tooth that looks slightly darker or yellower near the gumline — that’s root surface showing.
- Gums that bleed, look puffy, or have pulled away, which points to gum disease driving the recession.
Not every case needs surgery. Mild recession that isn’t progressing can often be managed by fixing what’s causing it. But recession that keeps advancing, exposes root, causes ongoing sensitivity, or sits alongside active gum disease does need treatment — left alone, it can reach the point where the tooth loosens. At your consultation we measure how much attachment has been lost and tell you honestly whether you’re in the “manage it” group or the “rebuild it” group.
Why it happens
Why gums recede
Knowing the cause matters, because it decides the treatment. In our experience the recession we see falls into a few clear groups:
What drives gum recession
- Brushing too hard, or with a hard brush. This is the single most common cause we see, and it’s backed by the research — across thirteen studies, aggressive and horizontal scrubbing was the toothbrushing factor most often linked to recession. It wears the gum back mechanically, usually on the cheek side of the teeth you brush hardest.
- Gum disease. Gingivitis and periodontitis destroy the gum and bone that hold the tooth, and the gum recedes as that support is lost. Here recession is a symptom of active infection that has to be treated first.
- Grinding, clenching and bite stress. Constant pressure on a tooth can push the gum back over time.
- Position and anatomy. Teeth that sit forward in the arch, thin gum tissue, or a high muscle attachment (frenum) pulling on the gum all make recession more likely.
- Other triggers — smoking and tobacco, tongue or lip piercings, and past orthodontic movement can all contribute.
What we do about it
How we treat receding gums
There is no single fix for recession — the right treatment depends on the cause and how far it has gone. We match it in a ladder, from least invasive to surgical:
| Stage | What we do | When it’s right for you |
|---|---|---|
| Correct the cause | Switch you to a soft brush and the right technique, treat any grinding, and address habits. Stops mild recession from progressing. | Early, mild recession that isn’t yet exposing much root. |
| Treat the gum disease | Deep cleaning (scaling & root planing) to clear the infection driving the recession. See our gum disease / periodontics care and laser gum therapy. | Recession caused or worsened by active gum disease — this has to be done before any grafting. |
| Gum grafting (root coverage) | A gum graft rebuilds the lost tissue and, in the right cases, covers the exposed root again. This is the definitive repair for advanced recession — full details on our gum grafting treatment page. | Recession that has exposed root, causes ongoing sensitivity, is progressing, or is an aesthetic concern. |
Gum grafting is the treatment most people picture when they think about “fixing” receding gums, and the results are strong when it’s indicated: long-term studies of connective-tissue grafts report around 93% root coverage at one year and 95–96% holding at five to ten years. At Arasu Dental Care this is handled by our periodontist, (MDS Periodontics, with an Associate Fellowship in Laser Dentistry from the WCLI, USA), who treats gum and recession cases routinely. If a graft is what you need, you can read exactly what’s involved on the gum grafting page.
Treated by a periodontist, not referred out
Root coverage is a specialist procedure. At Arasu, receding gums are staged and treated by , whose Associate Fellowship in Laser Dentistry from the WCLI (USA) means we can offer minimally invasive, laser-assisted options alongside conventional grafting — and if your recession is tangled up with grinding or a bite problem, the right specialist is already under the same roof.
Periodontist · Associate Fellowship in Laser Dentistry, WCLI (USA)
Leads gum care at Arasu Dental Care — from measuring recession and controlling its cause, to deep cleaning, laser-assisted gum therapy and gum grafting for root coverage. Because recession sits with one specialist, your gums are read and treated by someone who manages gum disease and recession every day. View profile
The honest part
What’s honest to expect
Gums that have receded do not grow back on their own. This is the honest starting point. No mouthwash, gel or brushing change regrows lost gum tissue — those things can stop it getting worse, but only a graft can physically cover an exposed root again. Anyone promising that receding gums will “regrow” without treatment isn’t being straight with you.
Earlier is easier. The further recession advances — especially once the bone between teeth is lost — the harder full root coverage becomes and the less predictable the result. Treating it while it’s still limited to the gum gives a more complete and more stable outcome, which is exactly why we don’t recommend “wait and see” once it’s clearly progressing.
Results vary, and we’ll tell you your case honestly. Root-coverage success depends on the type and stage of recession, your gum thickness, and how well the cause is controlled afterwards. For some people we can expect near-complete coverage; for others the realistic goal is to halt the recession, reduce sensitivity and thicken the gum rather than fully cover the root.
Individual results depend on the stage of recession, gum type and healing, and how consistently the cause is controlled. A personalised assessment with our dentists is the only way to know what your case needs — we’ll set realistic expectations for your mouth at the consultation.
Transparent pricing
What does receding gums treatment cost in Coimbatore?
Because “receding gums treatment” isn’t one procedure, there isn’t one price — it depends on what your case actually needs. The cost is built from the steps involved:
| Step in treatment | Fee at Arasu Dental Care | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Consultation & assessment | ₹300 – ₹500 | Examination to measure the recession and plan treatment. |
| X-ray / imaging (if needed) | IOPA ₹200–300 · OPG ₹400–600 · CBCT ₹1,000–4,000 | To check the bone level supporting the tooth. |
| Deep cleaning (scaling & root planing) | Scaling ₹1,500–3,000 · full-mouth ₹12,000–15,000 | Needed first when gum disease is driving the recession. |
| Gum grafting (root coverage) | Quoted per tooth / site after assessment | Coimbatore market range ≈ ₹5,000–₹12,000 per tooth (market estimate, not an Arasu quote). See the gum grafting page. |
Prices are subject to individual consultation — the only way to give you an accurate figure is to see the extent of the recession and what it needs. We’ll explain the full cost and the options before anything begins, and we accept cash, UPI, cards and EMI. For the detailed breakdown of graft costs, see the gum grafting page.
Get a clear plan and quote for your caseA short consultation measures the recession and tells you exactly what it needs — and what it will cost — before you commit to anything. R.S. Puram +91 88380 22157 · Saibaba Colony +91 74491 88777.
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Why treat receding gums at Arasu Dental Care
Receding gums sit on the line between gum health and appearance, and getting the diagnosis right is what decides the outcome. We’ll tell you honestly whether your case needs surgery or simply better control of the cause — and we’re open every day, so getting it looked at is easy.
A dedicated periodontist
Your case is assessed and treated by , whose focus is exactly this — gum disease, recession and the surgical and laser techniques that treat them.
Multispecialty, under one roof
If your recession is tangled up with grinding, a bite problem or teeth that need aligning, the right specialist is already in the same clinic — so your care is coordinated, not scattered across referrals.
Honest, staged advice
We measure how much attachment has been lost and tell you straight whether you’re in the “manage it” or “rebuild it” group — no pushing surgery you don’t need.
Two central branches, open 7 days
R.S. Puram (+91 88380 22157) and Saibaba Colony (+91 74491 88777), 10 AM – 8:30 PM, both easy to reach across Coimbatore.
FAQs
Receding gums: your questions answered
No — gum tissue that has already receded does not grow back on its own, and no toothpaste, gel or mouthwash regrows it. What you can do is stop it progressing by fixing the cause, and where the root is exposed, a gum graft can physically cover it again. That’s why early treatment matters.
The assessment and non-surgical steps (like deep cleaning) are comfortable and done with numbing where needed. Gum grafting is performed under local anaesthesia so you won’t feel it being done; afterwards there’s manageable soreness for a few days that settles with prescribed medication. We’ll walk you through exactly what to expect for your specific treatment.
No. Mild recession that isn’t progressing can often be managed by switching to a soft brush and correct technique, and by treating any gum disease. Surgery (a gum graft) is for recession that has exposed root, causes ongoing sensitivity, keeps advancing, or is an aesthetic concern. We’ll tell you honestly which group you’re in.
It depends on what your case needs. A consultation is ₹300–₹500, deep cleaning (if gum disease is involved) ranges from ₹1,500 for basic scaling up to ₹12,000–₹15,000 for full-mouth deep cleaning, and gum grafting is quoted per site after assessment. We’ll give you the full cost before starting.
Recession tends to keep advancing. Over time the exposed root becomes more sensitive and more prone to decay, and if gum disease is behind it, the bone support keeps being lost — which can eventually loosen the tooth. Treating it early is far simpler than treating it late.
A periodontist — the gum specialist. At Arasu Dental Care, recession and gum grafting are handled by , whose focus is gum disease, recession and laser-assisted gum treatment.
This page is for general information and does not replace a clinical examination. Individual results vary depending on the stage of recession, your gum type and healing, and how consistently the cause is controlled. Consult our dentists for a personalised assessment.
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If your teeth look longer, a root has started to show, or a tooth has become sensitive at the gumline, the sooner we see you the more we can save. Let’s measure it and give you a clear plan. WhatsApp +91 96007 56297 · arasudentalcare@gmail.com.
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