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 ...

Discover the warning signs of gum disease that could necessitate periodontal therapy, revealing what they might mean for your oral health.

Receding gum lines can be related to what's called periodontal disease. The bone that holds your teeth in place can recede because of calculus or plaque buildup, which then irritates the gums and ...

CENTER CITY (WPVI) -- Fixing receding gums has long been a difficult, tedious and often painful process. But some area oral surgeons are now using a fresh, high-tech ...

If you notice your gums bleed when you brush your teeth or your teeth are sensitive to cold drinks and foods, like ice cream, it could be because your gums are receding. And while gum recession is ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Tooth sensitivity caused by heat or cold typically occurs when a tooth’s outer protective layer, the enamel, has worn down. Receding gums that expose a tooth’s root may also be a cause. Share on ...

As many claim, you never know pain until you experience a toothache. The excruciating pain is caused by tooth decay, infection, or receding gums. The problem is that only a few of us properly care for ...