A gum graft treats receding gums and improves the appearance of teeth. Learn when to consider dental surgery, how much it ...

Receding gums aren’t just about brushing too hard — or too little. Clear aligners, daily habits and even your toothbrush ...

Gum graft surgery treats gum recession, which occurs when gum tissue is lost, exposing the roots of the teeth. Also known as gingival resection or gingival graft, this surgery involves removing ...

New research presented at EuroPerio11 sheds light on the profound connections between diet, inflammation, and gum health.

That millimeter of gum tissue loss each year doesn’t seem significant until suddenly your teeth look unnaturally long and you’re wincing at the slightest temperature change in your food.

Using too much force or brushing with the wrong tools – like a hard-bristled toothbrush – can gradually wear away gum tissue. Electric toothbrushes can help by reducing pressure, especially ...

Using too much force or brushing with the wrong tools – like a hard-bristled toothbrush – can gradually wear away gum tissue. Electric toothbrushes can help by reducing pressure, especially ...

New research shows that the gum disease bacterium P. gingivalis can slip into the bloodstream and infiltrate the heart. There, it quietly drives scar tissue buildup -- distorting the heart's ...

Using too much force or brushing with the wrong tools – like a hard-bristled toothbrush – can gradually wear away gum tissue. Electric toothbrushes can help by reducing pressure, especially ...

Using too much force or brushing with the wrong tools – like a hard-bristled toothbrush – can gradually wear away gum tissue. Electric toothbrushes can help by reducing pressure, especially newer ...