As electric-white movie star smiles become increasingly popular, more and more people seek to correct their dental imperfections. Black triangles between your teeth, called open gingival embrasures, ...

Gum recession is the process in which the margin of the gum tissue that surrounds the teeth wears away, or pulls back, exposing more of the tooth, or the tooth's root. When gum recession occurs, ...

A UK dentist is warning that unsightly gaps that appear as black triangles near the gum line could indicate oral hygiene concerns. “They can trap food particles and impact oral hygiene and aesthetics, ...

Teeth deep cleaning, or periodontal scaling and root planing, is a common procedure that treats gum disease by removing bacteria above and below the gumline. It may prevent future tooth loss. Share on ...

If your gums rest too low or too high on your teeth and you are unhappy with your smile, you may be a candidate for gum contouring surgery. Also called gum reshaping or tissue sculpting, this cosmetic ...

Nearly three million Americans have dental implants, according to the American Academy of Implant Dentistry. Most of the procedures go well, but sometimes there is gum loss that causes ...

Your dentist knows best: Brush at least twice a day, floss every day, and be sure to brush your gum line. Taking good care of your teeth greatly reduces the likelihood and severity of tooth pain.