At 39, I've never had a cavity, and my doctor used to say my mouth was boring. But I was born with thin gum tissue, and my gums started to recede gradually. I had gum-graft surgery to avoid an exposed ...

Ripa underwent the surgery in late July, leaving her unable to talk ...

Before gum graft surgery, it's important to avoid smoking and stop taking blood-thinning medications. For the procedure, the periodontist will give you localized anesthetic injections or nitrous oxide ...

The ‘Live with Kelly and Mark’ co-host revealed the source of her gum recession in a podcast episode taped before her procedure ...

If you look in the mirror and your teeth appear to be longer than usual or your gum appears to be unusually small and extra sensitive, then your gum might be receding and you might need a gum graft. A ...

Kelly Ripa is explaining what caused the gum recession that led to her needing a gum graft surgery. The 55-year-old Live with Kelly and Mark co-host spoke about it on a new episode of her Let’s Talk ...

Most likely, the graft will be protected during healing with a dressing like a putty or chewing gum. It is designed to protect the site until a follow-up appointment to check on healing and remove the ...

Jodie Sweetin recently had gum graft surgery. The Full House alum shared details of her recovery on her How Rude, Tanneritos!

Last week I went in for a general check-up and cleaning and the dentist concluded that I needed a basic preventive service to strengthen a spot on my lower gum. He said it was something minor, nothing ...

"Don't worry. You'll have gum grafting," my dentist said nonchalantly, as if my gum recession were no big deal. Clearly, he had no idea whom he was talking to. I lose a week of sleep before my ...