Gum recession cannot be restored and is often caused by bacterial irritation from tartar and can only be limited or slowed by medication or surgical treatment. Gum recession is often caused by bacterial invasion of the periodontal pockets resulting in inflammation of the gums and gradual recession of the gums with exposure of the root surfaces. Treatment medications often include minocycline hydrochloride, which is an effective antibacterial agent when placed in the periodontal pockets, as well as rinses of chlorhexidine or oral antibiotics such as amoxicillin and metronidazole. The use of drugs need to be used under the guidance of a physician. In addition to gum recession often also need to carry out periodontal treatment, gingival cleaning subgingival scraping to remove tartar, combined with surgical and drug treatment way to make the gum inflammation quickly get under control, to prevent the gums continue to shrink down. These medications should be used under medical supervision.