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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

I hate to brag, but my teeth have always been excellent. A dentist once even told me I could be a mouth model (which is a thing that exists, apparently). So I took it extremely personally when another ...