Dental Sabotage - dentists, please read

[baboscali]

My dentist tells me my gums are fine. My gut tells me he's wrong. They are receding, dark pink / red, sensitive to cold, and I have dragon breath. My lips are chronically dry

Granted, allergies make me breathe thru my mouth sometimes. And I had braces as a kid. I'm now 20.

Please take a look and tell me if I'm crazy

 

[ALS]

I think your gums look fine for the most part. Healthy gums come in different shades of pink - from light to dark. Anything red would be a concern.
As for receding, I do see a little on your maxillary and mandibular canines. If they are causing you sensitivity I would probably get a second opinion if he tells you they are okay.
Hope this helps. I study dentistry.

 

[Dr. Lakshmy Sanuj]

Hi
Dont worry. You dont have much issue. The gums have receded . That's correct. May be that is because of harsh brushing. Do one thing,
1) watch correct brushing technique on youtube and try to follow it.
2) while brushing don't apply force.
Try these things. may be things will be better. and for bad breath. use a normal gargle.