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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Brushing teeth too hard can wear down the enamel, aka the protective layer on your teeth. (Photo illustration: Jay Sprogell for Yahoo News; photo: Getty Images) Brushing your teeth twice a day every ...

Health Centered Dentistry in Anchorage, Alaska just released a new guide on the treatment and prevention of receding gums. Receding gums can cause severe pain and lead to further oral health issues, ...

Your gums, often overshadowed by the show-stopping teeth they support, play a crucial role in your oral health that you may not fully appreciate. Healthy gums don't just hold your teeth in place; they ...

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 ...

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 ...

Receding gums, or gum recession, occur when the gums recede from the tooth, exposing the root. This condition, as Healthline explains, is often insidious but can lead to several serious consequences ...

Getting old often means getting gum recession. But even preretirees are at risk. About 71% of people in their 50s have some form of receding gums. For ages 80 to 90, the odds go up to 90%. Morey ...

Gum graft surgery treats gum recession, which occurs when the gums recede, exposing the roots of the teeth. Also known as gingival resection or gingival graft, this surgery involves removing gum ...