A graduate of the University of Southern California and the University of California’s School of Dentistry, Dr. Patel is a leader in the movement to bring environmental sanity and well-being into the dental world. As a trusted dentist, Dr. Patel provides her patients with more than just world-class dental care — she helps them recognize the vital connection between dental health and whole body health. She is also a ForbesBooks and Amazon best-selling author.

The Causes of Gum Recession (video)

Dr. Nammy Patel from San Francisco Green Dentistry discusses the causes of gum recession, including over brushing and excessive force. Okay, so let’s talk about gums. Why do gums recede, and how do we lose gum tissue? Dr. Nammy Patel: So gums actually recede…the majority of the time it’s actually from over brushing, so using…