My gums have receded very badly, but I can not afford to pay for dental surgery, so any ideas on what I can do?

I am 59 years old, I have no dental insurance, and can not afford to pay for gum surgery.
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You do eventually need proper dental advice so start putting some money aside for that day as your teeth's dentine and gingivae line are exposed. Make sure when you brush your teeth you always brush from the gum to the end of the tooth. Not around and floss well each day. Always use a soft tooth brush as it will help the plaque. As your gums are receding you will probably find it is the plaque which has built up along the gum line and irritated it and caused it to recede. The gum line won't grow back so you must learn to manage the condition as in time if they are this bad you will probably need dentures as infection may set in and the tooth condition and your health may be such that saving them may not be an option. Your teeth are your health and don't underestimate the effect they have on your well being.
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