TREATMENT PROCESS TETRACYCLINE STAINS These treatments include:  Porcelain Veneers  Teeth Whitening  Dental Bonding Mild Tetracycline stains can be treated with tooth whitening treatments and be significantly reduced in a few office visits. Other stains will need porcelain veneers to restore the natural beauty of the teeth. Several cosmetic dentistry treatments can be combined to create a smile makeover for the best results of treating dental problems like Tetracycline stains. RECEDING GUM LINES Receding Gums Gum recession is the process in which the margin of the tissue that surrounds the teeth wears away in a direction toward the end of the root, exposing more of the tooth. Receding gums may be one of the first signs of gum disease. When gum reduction occurs, "pockets," or gaps, form between the teeth and gum line, making it easy for disease-causing bacteria to build up. If left untreated, the supporting tissue and bone structures of the teeth can be severely damaged, and may ultimately result in tooth loss. Why Do Gums Recede Aggressive tooth brushing: If you brush your teeth too hard or the wrong way, it can cause the enamel on your teeth to wear away and your gums to recede. Insufficient dental care: Inadequate brushing and flossing makes it easy for plaque to turn into calculus (tartar) -- a hard substance that can only be removed by a professional dental cleaning -- and build up on and in between your teeth, causing gum recession Hormonal changes: Fluctuations in female hormone levels during a woman's lifetime, such as in puberty, pregnancy, and menopause, can make gums more sensitive and more vulnerable to gum recession. Tobacco products: Tobacco users are more likely to have sticky plaque on their teeth that is difficult to remove, which can cause gum recession. Grinding and clenching your teeth: Clenching or grinding your teeth can put too much force on the teeth, causing gums to recede. Crooked teeth or a misaligned bite: When teeth do not come together evenly, too much force can be placed on the gums and bone, allowing gums to recede. Body piercing of the lip or tongue: Jewellery can rub the gums and irritate them to the point that gum tissue is worn away Receding Gums Surgery Treatment For more advanced cases of receding gums, treatment options involve surgery performed by your dentist or periodontist (a specialist that treats diseases of the gums and supporting structures of the teeth).Depending on the severity of your gum recession, one of the following surgical procedures will be used: Regeneration: Severe cases of receding gums can destroy the bone that supports your teeth. Regeneration is a surgical procedure that regenerates lost bone and tissue. The first step, as in pocket depth reduction, is to fold back the gum tissue so that bacteria in the pocket can be removed. During the next step of this receding gums surgery treatment, your dentist or periodontist will apply a regenerative material (i.e., membrane, graft tissue, or tissue-stimulating protein). The material will stimulate your body to regenerate bone and tissue so that your teeth will be secure. During the final step of the procedure, the surgeon snugly repositions the gum tissue over the tooth roots and bone. Soft Tissue Grafts: There are several types of soft tissue grafts, but the most common one is a connective tissue graft. During this receding gums surgery treatment, your periodontist takes gum tissue from your palate (the roof of your mouth) or from another donor source to cover one or more exposed roots. This procedure restores the gum line and helps reverse serious gum disease.