My teeth are shrinking, along with the rest of me! I also have gum recession, although that started in my twenties, 40 years ago. My new dentist is completely unconcerned; he just shrugs and says, "As we age our teeth and gums deteriorate, and we can lose teeth." I am flabbergasted. On the one hand, I understand that aging also affects teeth and gums. On the other hand, he seems to believe there is nothing we can do about it. He doesn't even ask if I floss, did not recommend a periodontist, was unconcerned about osteoporosis.
So, some of you have had successful tooth implants? I worry about whether my jaw will be dense/strong enough to do implants when the time comes. Which, according to my dentist, is inevitable!