Which is the most common initial response to gingival recession?
A) Gingival inflammation
B) Plaque formation
C) Tooth sensitivity
D) Stain formation

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Root surface exposed by gingival recession often leaves areas of exposed dentin,which elicits pain when exposed to air,sweets,hot,or cold.In this sense dentin can be nature's warning sign of gum disease.Each of the remaining selections very commonly occurs in areas of longer-standing recession.Plaque retention and stain formation occur far more frequently on root surface than on the smooth enamel of anatomic crowns.Gingival inflammation is directly related to retained plaque and debris.

Which Is the Most Common Initial Response to Gingival Recession