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 ...

When it comes to your smile, keeping your teeth free of cavities and sparkly white are often top priorities. But while your chompers may look healthy, your dental health actually starts with an often ...

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 ...

Since as long as we can remember, brushing our teeth has been second nature, and for the most part (aside from toothbrushes evolving), nothing has changed—brush in a back and forth motion, rinse, ...

The dental checkup was supposed to be routine, just the latest in a long line of preventive exams. So as someone who prided herself on excellent oral care, 34-year-old Nina Saffari could hardly ...

A periodontist will harvest healthy tissue from the roof of your mouth or from a site close to the receding gum tissue. ArtistGNDphotography/Getty Images If you look in the mirror and your teeth ...

Igor Silva says wearing braces and excessive brushing has made his grin a bit too toothy. "I don't like the fact that it's receding and I can't really smile with confidence," Silva said. But it's not ...

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 ...

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, ...