Periodontal disease worsens as the gap between your gums and teeth becomes filled with harmful bacteria and tartar. As the gap is filled with these materials, your gums will begin to decay and recede, leaving your tooth vulnerable and unstable. So while we highly recommend paying attention to your smile to look for signs of gum recession, we want you to rest easy in the knowledge that our practice will always be here for you to guide you to better oral health.