When it comes to looking after your pearly whites, you know the drill — brush twice a day, floss regularly and go for teeth cleanings twice a year. But otherwise, many of us don’t give our oral health ...

"Chao Seminars is a paid advertiser of Kansas City Spotlight and is responsible for this content." Receding gums are unattractive. Symptoms include tooth sensitivity and oral health issues. However, ...

Are you starting to see more of your teeth along the gum line? Do your teeth appear to be “longer” than they were before? Are you experiencing sensitivity to hot and cold foods and beverages? These ...

Receding gums cannot grow back. However, oral hygiene changes can stop gum recession, and some treatments can reconstruct gum tissue. Healthy gums fit snugly around the visible part, or the crown, of ...

Dr. John Chao says receding gums are quite common. He says it’s not very attractive and can cause tooth sensitivity and may lead to other health issues in the mouth and the aging process and health ...

Do your gums bleed easily? It might be because of something simple like using the wrong technique when you brush or floss. Or it could be a sign of a health condition you need to check out. Bleeding ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Receding gums are unattractive and can cause ...