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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 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 ...

Before gum graft surgery, it's important to avoid smoking and stop taking blood-thinning medications. For the procedure, the periodontist will give you localized anesthetic injections or nitrous oxide ...

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 ...

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 ...

There are a number of reasons why someone might have receding gums, whether from aggressive brushing, smoking, or even genetics. No matter what the cause, there are solutions.