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 ...

Are your gums red, puffy and tender? If so, a deep dental cleaning might be on the agenda at your next dentist appointment. Your dentist might recommend a deep cleaning when you develop certain ...

What Does a Periodontist Do? A periodontist is a dentist who specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating gum disease. They also help you manage signs of advancing gum problems like oral ...

Dental implants are pitched as a perfect fix, but the reality is a long surgical process with specific risks and high costs.