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 ...

During the procedure, healthy tissue is removed from an area of your mouth and is then used to cover an exposed tooth root. There are three different types of gum graft: It’s possible that you may ...

Gum graft surgery, also known as gingival grafting, is a surgical procedure that removes gum tissue from one area and places it in another. It’s often used to cover exposed tooth roots or correct gum ...

If your gums are receding, your dentist may recommend a gum tissue graft. Gum recession exposes the roots of your teeth. This can cause the root surface of your teeth to become more likely to decay, ...

If you've recently been told by your dentist or gum doctor (periodontist) that you need a gum graft, don't panic. Gum surgery sounds worse than it is. A gum graft may be necessary to protect your ...