If you're dealing with aging teeth and receding gums, we've got some tips to help you see improvement, from at-home methods ...

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 ...

Are your gums red, puffy and tender? If so, a deep dental cleaning might be on the agenda at your next dentist appointment. Your dentist might recommend a deep cleaning when you develop certain ...

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 ...

People say the eyes are the window to your soul, but your mouth may be the window to your health. It's estimated that up to 50% of Americans currently have mild gum disease, or gingivitis, while up to ...

Oral piercings should be removed to save teeth and gums, urged dental professionals displaying an e-poster at EuroPerio10, the world's leading congress in periodontology and implant dentistry ...

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 ...

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 ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - 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 ...

Diastema is a gap between your teeth. This can happen between any of your teeth. Because of its position, it’s most noticeable when there’s a gap between your upper front teeth. Size, shape, and ...