Gum grafts treat receding gums by taking gum tissue from one area of the mouth and moving it to the affected area.

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

Chewing gum may also be a better choice than eating mints for your oral health, Dr. Matthew Messina, dentist and consumer ...

The truth about how gum disease and tooth decay could lead to problems with your heart - Steven W Kerrigan reports on how ...

Not only is that annoying, but it’s also a fast track to decay and gum issues ... didn't coat the crowns properly leaving holes visible in her teeth. Vicky adds: "I can't live without ...

Teeth are an essential part of the digestion process, but four molars are more trouble than they’re worth. We’re talking about wisdom teeth. They’re the bane of many people’s existence ...

Dental prophylaxis is effective at preventing tooth decay and gum disease—but that doesn’t mean every preventive procedure is needed at every visit. Here’s what the research shows: Dental X-Rays ...

A 40-year-old man was "hours from death" after contracting sepsis from his rotting wisdom tooth. James, from Wales, said his chin was inflamed and swollen, and that he had to remain in hospital ...

An SAS veteran developed a mystery illness where he couldn't raise his shoulders with a wisdom tooth removal later uncovering a devastating cancer diagnosis. Bob Perry, 70, from Poole, Dorset ...

Using clean tweezers, hold the cotton on the painful tooth for 10 seconds. You can apply clove oil every two to three hours, but do not swallow any of the oil. If swallowed or overused, clove oil can ...

Nancy Joseph went to the dentist for a wisdom tooth extraction in January.Then she ended up in the emergency room. "I was in unbearable pain and my face was swollen so bad," Joseph, 38 ...

According to the complaint filed by Shilpi Pandey, she had visited the clinic of Dr. Ujjwal Karawal on February 21 for a wisdom tooth extraction ... I noticed pieces of flesh from my gums, throat, and ...