Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When it comes to looking after your pearly whites, you know the drill — brush twice a day, floss regularly and go for teeth ...

A periodontist will harvest healthy tissue from the roof of your mouth or from a site close to the receding gum tissue. ArtistGNDphotography/Getty Images If you look in the mirror and your teeth ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you notice your gums bleed when you brush your teeth or your teeth are sensitive to cold drinks and foods, like ice cream, it ...

Receding gum lines can be related to what's called periodontal disease. The bone that holds your teeth in place can recede because of calculus or plaque buildup, which then irritates the gums and ...

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 ...

Receding gums, a common dental problem, involve the gum tissue pulling away from the teeth, exposing more of the tooth or the tooth's root. This condition can lead to sensitivity, tooth decay, and ...

Gum grafts are no fun. I’ve had two of them. In my case, I had receding gum lines in my mouth. So a specialist went in and grafted skin off the roof of my mouth and stitched it in over the receding ...

If you’ve noticed persistent bad breath, swollen or bleeding gums, or loose teeth, these could be signs of gum disease requiring periodontal therapy. Receding gumlines and discomfort might indicate ...

Maybe you've noticed a new twinge when drinking something cold, or perhaps your dentist mentioned that your gumline has shifted. Whatever triggered your search, finding the best toothpaste for ...

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Before gum graft surgery, it's important to avoid smoking and stop taking blood-thinning medications. For the procedure, the periodontist will give you localized anesthetic injections or nitrous oxide ...