The claim that corporal punishment is an especially effective deterrent has been refuted by empirical evidence, however, which shows that offenders who are punished by corporal means are actually slightly more likely to commit further crimes than are those punished by imprisonment.
Braces correct protruding and misaligned teeth and bad bites, all of which contribute to gum recession. In addition, braces can improve oral health by making it easier for you to reach and clean all of your teeth.
Gum Recession & Soft Tissue Grafts. 1  Gingival recession (receding gums) refers to the progressive loss of gum tissue, which can eventually result in tooth root exposure if left untreated. Gum recession is most common in adults over the age of 40, but the process can begin in the teenage years.