Discover how a gingivectomy treats gum disease and improves aesthetics. Learn about the procedure, pain levels, and costs ...

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 ...

Millions of people worldwide suffer from gum disease, yet we still don't fully understand how healthy gums turn into damaged, ...

March 9, 2012 — The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today approved the first cell-based product to repair gum problems, allowing oral surgeons and periodontists to regenerate gum tissue instead ...

Laser gum surgery offers a minimally invasive alternative to traditional scalpel-based procedures, significantly reducing recovery time and postoperative discomfort.

When it comes to dental checkups, no one likes having their gums poked with the periodontal probe. Well, they may soon no longer have to, thanks to a gum-assessing toothbrush-shaped mini ultrasound ...

Keeping teeth and gums healthy is usually linked to brushing, flossing, and regular dental visits. But new research from the United Kingdom suggests that what you put on your plate may be just as ...

Researchers identify altered expression of genes that worsens periodontitis among smokers, and a new target molecule ...

Ever been brushing your teeth or flash a smile while looking in the mirror and noticed something seemed... off? While the shade of everyones' gums varies, pale or white-spotted gums may signal a ...

When it comes to maintaining your health, you may be overlooking one of the most important parts of your body: your mouth. Gum disease is the most common oral disease, with studies estimating that up ...