If you’ve noticed that your teeth have been looking a little longer than usual, and your gums are pulling back from your teeth, then you’re experiencing receding gums. Gum recession is a condition that can’t be reversed, which means the gum won’t grow back, but you can control the problem from getting worse. You can talk to your dentist and figure out the main cause of the problem and start altering your daily oral hygiene habits. Healthy lifestyle choices that don’t include smoking or chewing tobacco will prevent gums from receding.