A condition in which the gums start to pull away from the teeth, exposing the root of the tooth and making it very sensitive. Gum recession is a result of an accumulation of years and years of inflammation and gum disease that affect your gums. Once this happens, you'll notice that your gums start to pull away from your teeth. If you suffer from sensitivity when eating hot or cold food or drinks; if your gums become red, swollen and sore; if you feel like your teeth have grown longer - then there's a high chance that you're suffering from gum recession.

Causes Of Receding Gums

There numerous causes of receding gums . The most common is gum disease. Gum recession can be caused by many factors, such as:

- Age - Genetics - Injuries to the gums - Poor oral hygiene

- Smoking tobacco or marijuana

The good news about receding gums is that there are things you can do to prevent and even reverse it! Here are a few tips on how to regrow your receding gums naturally."

Regrow Receding Gums Naturally

Oil pulling: This is a traditional Indian Ayurvedic practice that has been around for centuries. It involves using sesame or coconut oil in the mouth and swirling it around your teeth, gums and tongue before spitting out the saliva. The idea behind this treatment is to remove toxins from within the body by pulling them into the oil.  When using oil pulling technique, be careful not to  swallow the oil.

- Massaging and brushing your teeth

Regrowing receding gums naturally: Brush, floss and do gum massages daily using toothpaste containing natural herbs;

Brushing, flossing and massaging can be a very effective way to improve gum health. These techniques help stimulate blood flow which is important for healthy tissue growth in the gums. Gum massage also helps break down plaque that builds up on tooth surfaces and when combined with fluoride treatments it can fight bacteria infections that cause inflammation of the tissues around your teeth.

The American Dental Hygienists Association recommends at least two minutes of brushing each day using a sensitive brush or an electric one if you are prone to bleeding gums. Flossing should take about three minutes every day as well.

Aloe Vera - Aloe Vera is a natural anti-inflammatory and antioxidant agent  that's been shown to promote the regrowth of gums and teeth. Gently massage the aloe vera gel on the inflamed gums and surrounding tissue can improve your condition .

Omega-rich Diet - The key to regrowing your gums is a healthy and balanced diet that includes Omega-rich foods, such as oily fish like salmon, mackerel or tuna. What these food items do is reduce inflammation in the body which will also help with gum recession issues.

Exercise Regularly - Exercise has been shown to improve overall health by building up muscle tone and improving circulation but it can have other benefits too for example strengthening the jaw muscles can assist in keeping teeth properly positioned in the mouth while exercise lowers levels of cholesterol and high blood pressure which may contribute to conditions like gum disease.

-Apply a thin layer of fresh pulp from an organic fruit such as strawberry, cucumber or pineapple mixed with some honey. This is also known as "gum ointment" that can be used topically for relief. Don't forget to brush your teeth after this!

Astringent - Brushing with an astringent such as Apple Cider Vinegar can help cleanse your mouth from plaque or bacteria before bedtime;

It's important not just look after our mouths through dental care but we need to have the right diet as well, to avoid inflammation. The three foods we need to cut out are: sugar and alcohol which can create an acidic environment that makes it easier for bacteria to grow; high-cholesterol food such as eggs or meat which may contribute to conditions like gum disease; dairy products like cheese which cause plaque build up in your mouth.

In addition another factor is smoking. Smoking causes damage on our gums because of nicotine being a vasoconstrictor - meaning it reduces blood flow around the body including in the mouth where this can lead to problems with healing from trauma and injury."

- Avoid sugar, high cholesterol foods, smoking and lastly drink water throughout the day in order to prevent gum disease. Brush well before bedtime as this will help keep bacteria away from teeth which cause inflammation or irritation of gums. Seek professional advice if symptoms persist or worsen.

- Green tea is a natural anti-inflammatory and antioxidant that can help with gum disease by reducing inflammation and lessening the risk of receding gums when used regularly.

- Vitamin C deficiency causes swelling and inflammation of the gums, leading to gum recession. Make sure you are getting adequate amounts of vitamin C with food and supplements for at least as long as your symptoms persist.

The anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties of Sage tea  help to reduce inflammation and fight off bacteria that cause gum disease. Drink a cup of sage tea, three times daily for as long as your symptoms persist or worsen.

A tablespoon of coconut oil is rich in MCTs which has anti-inflammatory properties similar to green tea and Sage Tea, but without the caffeine content. Apply it topically on gums twice a day if you do not want to drink either type of herbal tea mentioned above; but make sure you are getting adequate amounts of Vitamin C with food and supplements for at least as long as your symptoms persist.

Thyme oil is very effective in preventing gum diseases. You can make a mouthwash out of it by mixing thyme oil with water and salt in equal proportions and then gargle this for at least two minutes after every meal.

For temporary relief, you may also chew on parsley leaves or sprigs of fennel that grow close to the ground because these plants are rich in chlorophyll which helps soothe inflammation as well as bacteria-fighting tannins.