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Is Teeth "Growing" a Sign of Aging or a Disease?

As people age, many find that their teeth seem to "get longer," or the gaps between their teeth gradually widen, or even that their gums are slowly "receding." This phenomenon is medically known as gingival recession, where the gums recede towards the tooth root, exposing the portion of the tooth root that was originally buried underneath. A common concern for many patients is whether gingival recession means that the foundation of the teeth—the…
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As people age, many find that their teeth seem to "get longer," or the gaps between their teeth gradually widen, or even that their gums are slowly "receding." This phenomenon is medically known as gingival recession, where the gums recede towards the tooth root, exposing the portion of the tooth root that was originally buried underneath. A common concern for many patients is whether gingival recession means that the foundation of the teeth—the…

·New York, United States
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大纪元 Epoch Times broke the news in New York, United States on Friday, June 26, 2026.
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