Tufts dental researchers conducted a three-year follow-up study that examined the stability of a treatment option for receding gums and found that complete root coverage — the goal of the ...

New Treatment For Receding Gums: No Pain, Lots Of Gain Date: July 4, 2009 Source: Tufts University, Health Sciences Summary: Dental researchers have demonstrated three-year success with a tissue ...

Tufts dental researchers demonstrate three-year success with a tissue regeneration application that reduces the pain and recovery time of gum grafting surgery. This specific treatment, developed ...

A therapy that helps regenerate receding gum tissue seems to hold up over the long term — and may offer patients an alternative to more-extensive dental surgery, a small study finds.

However, gum recession can have other causes, too. Perhaps surprisingly, one of the biggest culprits behind receding gums is actually overzealous brushing.

A therapy that helps regenerate receding gum tissue seems to hold up over the long term - and may offer patients an alternative to more-extensive dental surgery.

Gum recession is not something you want to ignore. If you think your gums are receding, make an appointment with your dentist. There are treatments that can repair the gum and prevent further damage.

Learn about the different conditions that can cause receding gums, as well as how to treat and prevent them.

Gum recession is a common problem, especially in older adults. A receding gum line happens when the gums pull away from the teeth, exposing the roots underneath.