One of the most common concerns patients bring to the dental chair is receding gums. Often, the immediate assumption is: “I must have gum disease.” While this can be true, gum recession isn’t always a ...

CENTER CITY (WPVI) -- Fixing receding gums has long been a difficult, tedious and often painful process. But some area oral surgeons are now using a fresh, high-tech ...

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

In addition to wearing a bite splint, Yang advised using a soft-bristled toothbrush and avoiding forceful brushing to protect ...

If you’ve noticed persistent bad breath or bleeding gums, you might be overlooking vital signs of oral health issues. These symptoms, along with swollen gums, receding gums, and even loose teeth, can ...

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — More than 50% of American adults suffer from gum recession and now there’s a new, less invasive solution to treat it. For decades, gum grafting surgery has been the go-to ...

Researchers identify altered expression of genes that worsens periodontitis among smokers, and a new target molecule ...

That twinge when you sip your morning coffee? The occasional bleeding when you brush? That strange persistent taste that wasn’t there before? Your mouth is constantly communicating with you, sending ...

Smoking tobacco is known to worsen symptoms of periodontitis and reduce responsiveness to treatment. Using high-resolution ...