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 ...

Dr. John Paul Gallardo, a Miami periodontist, specializes in diagnosing and treating gum recession with advanced care. While gum recession can be influenced by daily habits, Dr. Gallardo notes that it ...

Gum recession is a common dental problem. While gum recession can occur at any age, it is most common in people over 65. You want to pay attention to gum recession. If you think your gums are receding ...

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 ...

Are your gums painful, red, puffy, or shrinking while you brush and floss your teeth? If yes, then your gums may be receding. Gum recession can happen for many reasons, including gum disease and using ...

Receding gums may be one of the first signs of gum disease. When gum recession occurs, 'pockets' or gaps, form between the teeth and the gum line. This makes it easy for disease-causing bacteria to ...

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 ...

A gum graft is a procedure that is used to fix receding gums that can cause tooth sensitivity. Your gums are receding if they look like they have pulled back and exposed more of your teeth. During a ...