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I think my gums are receding, started noticing it after my braces got put in (2 weeks prior). Should I go see my dentist or is this normal? ( sorry for the blurry picture)

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I think my gums are receding, started noticing it after my braces got put in (2 weeks prior). Should I go see my dentist or is this normal? ( sorry for the blurry picture)

Posted Nov 4, 2022, 1:39 AM UTC

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