Receding gums combined with persistent sore, swollen, red, or bleeding gums as well as tooth pain or sensitivity and bad breath are warning signs of periodontal disease. It should be given attention earlier before you get your total dental health to trash. A very mild symptom such as receding gums if left untreated can lead to very serious dental disease and serious infection that may cause you tooth loss as well as heart attack, stroke, diabetes, respiratory diseases, and premature/underweight babies. Treatment for receding gums should be started as soon as you notice any sensitivity, bleeding or receding of the gum line. Moreover, with superior oral hygiene, receding gums that lead to advanced periodontal disease can be almost entirely avoided.