Dentists over here please - I have receding gums

[notasausage]

Great teeth. Never had a filling at 38 but have receding gums at the outside of my bottom molars on both sides. Dentist said it was from using my electric toothbrush too hard. They are getting a little sensitive, particularly after a scale and polish at my last visit.

I'd really like some more info on why this may have happened. Can I stop it from getting worst and what are my treatment options if they get more sensitive.

Big bump - would love to hear any feedback on this . In similar position but find it so hard to get info/advice .

Also marking my place. I have this but only on one if my front lower teeth!

Marking place too...I also only have it on one tooth, third from middle on the bottom. Was told it was from scrubbing too hard with my manual brush so I've bought an electric, and now wondering if I shouldn't have!

I was advised to use a softer brush head on my electric brush or get one with a pressure sensor. I just can't believe that's what has caused it. Interesting that theres a few of you in a similar position.

Come on dentists we need help!

Another place marker here. I was feeling quite concerned about mine today. On a couple of my molars the gums are receding quite extremely, and it looks kind of sickening (boak).

The last dentist I went to said that I had "pockets" of bacteria in my gums, and that I needed to visit the dental hygienist, who would scrape them out "with a kind of hook" . I'm afraid to say I did not trust him too much. Surely if it's a legitimate dental health issue, then the dentist (who I don't have to pay) would sort it out, rather than the hygienist (that I do)?