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 ...

Many people dread the thought of their gums receding. It can be quite a traumatic experience, both emotionally and physically. Not to mention, it can also be quite costly to fix. But did you know that ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

BOSTON (July 1, 2009, 7 a.m. ET) — 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 ...

Understanding Gum Disease: From Gingivitis to Advanced Periodontal Disease: By Shreoshree Chakrabarty Gingivitis and periodontal disease are common forms of gum disease that can cause serious oral ...