Healthy gums are just as important to producing a nice smile as clean and healthy teeth. But even people with good teeth can have problems with their gums. Problems with gum tissue often won't heal on ...

From natural gum thickness to orthodontic history and inflammation, Dr. Gallardo explains the main causes behind receding gums and how specialists customize treatment to individual anatomy. MIAMI, FL ...

Receding gums occurs when your gums pull back from the tooth surface, exposing the root surfaces of your teeth. Treatment can include medications, surgical procedures, and oral hygiene. It’s just one ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- No more dreading the dentist, now there's a new quick and easy way to treat a common problem. It's being called an important breakthrough. Brush your teeth, it's a routine we do ...

Receding gums cannot grow back. However, oral hygiene changes can stop gum recession, and some treatments can reconstruct gum tissue. Healthy gums fit snugly around the visible part, or the crown, of ...

Dentists may recommend medicated mouthwashes, ointments, or toothpaste to treat swollen gums. Good oral hygiene can help prevent swollen gums and reduce the duration of symptoms. Swollen gums often ...

In the quest to keep teeth clean, you might be tempted to brush teeth as vigorously as you can. Gums are made of delicate tissue, though, so brushing the wrong way could damage them. Whether you opt ...

MIAMI (CBSMiami) — No more dreading the dentist, now there's a new quick and easy way to treat a common problem which is being called an important breakthrough. Brushing your teeth is a routine we do ...