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 ...

A gum graft is a procedure that is used to fix receding gums that can cause tooth sensitivity. Your gums are receding if they look like they have pulled back and exposed more of your teeth. During a ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — Receding gums can lead to pain, tooth decay and tooth loss. While often more prevalent in older people, gum recession is not uncommon for people age 18 to 45. The standard procedure ...

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 ...

The dental checkup was supposed to be routine, just the latest in a long line of preventive exams. So as someone who prided herself on excellent oral care, 34-year-old Nina Saffari could hardly ...

That slight tenderness when you brush or the increasingly “long” appearance of your teeth might not seem like a big deal now, but your receding gums are silently setting the stage for serious dental ...

Now, one Valley dentist is offering the pinhole surgical technique, which has been hailed as a game-changer for gum recession ...

Dr. John Chao of Pinhole Academy joined Studio 512 Co-Host Stephanie Gilbert to talk about receding gums and the dentist’s alternative treatment. Receding gums symptoms include tooth sensitivity and ...

Getting your tongue or lips pierced? Don't be surprised when your dentist is unhappy about it. These piercings can do damage to your teeth and gums, a new study warns. "Our study found that many ...

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