At 39, I've never had a cavity, and my doctor used to say my mouth was boring. But I was born with thin gum tissue, and my gums started to recede gradually. I had gum-graft surgery to avoid an exposed ...

If you look in the mirror and your teeth appear to be longer than usual or your gum appears to be unusually small and extra sensitive, then your gum might be receding and you might need a gum graft. A ...

Soft tissue grafting in periodontal plastic surgery encompasses a suite of surgical approaches designed to restore gingival form, function and aesthetics. Techniques vary according to the clinical ...

Last week I went in for a general check-up and cleaning and the dentist concluded that I needed a basic preventive service to strengthen a spot on my lower gum. He said it was something minor, nothing ...

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — More than 50% of American adults suffer from gum recession and now there’s a new, less invasive solution to treat it. For decades, gum grafting surgery has been the go-to ...

Dr. John Chao spoke with Studio 512 Co-Host Rosie Newberry about receding gums and the dentist’s alternative treatment. Receding gums symptoms include tooth sensitivity and oral health issues but many ...

"Chao Seminars is a paid advertiser of Kansas City Spotlight and is responsible for this content." Receding gums are unattractive. Symptoms include tooth sensitivity and oral health issues. However, ...

In recent years, laser gum surgery has become more widespread for treating moderate to severe gum disease. Laser stands for light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation. Your dentist may ...

"Don't worry. You'll have gum grafting," my dentist said nonchalantly, as if my gum recession were no big deal. Clearly, he had no idea whom he was talking to. I lose a week of sleep before my ...