Your gums, often overshadowed by the show-stopping teeth they support, play a crucial role in your oral health that you may not fully appreciate. Healthy gums don't just hold your teeth in place; they ...

That slight tenderness when you brush or the increasingly “long” appearance of your teeth might not seem like a big deal now, but your receding gums are silently setting the stage for serious dental ...

Nearly half of all adults have some form of gum disease—and it is not just affecting your teeth. Daniel Thunell, DMD, board-certified periodontist at University of Utah Health, explains the research ...