A new toothbrush developed by a husband and wife dental team in the U.K. features a unique design that they say could revolutionize the treatment of periodontal disease. The Gumsaver toothbrush ...

Scientists have developed a new way to fight gum disease without wiping out the mouth’s helpful bacteria—a major shift from traditional treatments. Instead of killing everything, this targeted ...

The tooth root sits below the gumline and helps anchor the tooth in the jawbone. An exposed root, which may poke through the gum, can indicate damage to the gums or teeth. When a tooth root is no ...

Advertisements for special toothpastes, powders and gums suggest that it’s possible. Here’s what dental experts say. By Katie Camero See more of our coverage in your search results.Encuentra más de ...

Gum disease—also called periodontal disease—is one of the most common dental problems worldwide. Nearly half of U.S. adults experience it at some point. If left untreated, it can lead to tooth loss ...

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 ...

A tooth abscess is a collection of pus that forms inside a tooth or its surrounding structures. The abscess itself is one of the later stages of tooth decay, and typically occurs before tooth loss.

A trip to the dentist is not many people's idea of a good time, but we all know that taking care of our teeth is an essential part of our overall health. It's not just for vanity reasons; oral health ...