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Lower Part of Gums are Red. Who Should I See? (photo)

It's not the gums, it's below the gums, what can i do to fix it?? Should i see a dentist or periodontist or doctor?? I'm a mouth breather and do get...

How Often Should I Floss Under a Fixed Dental Bridge for Proper Hygiene?

What are the side effects of not flossing enough or flossing too much?

Will a Deep Cleaning Reverse Gum Disease? And What is the Best Way to Tighten Pockets?

Will a Deep Cleaning Reverse Gum Disease? And What is the Best Way to Tighten Pockets?

Receding Gums from Gingivitis, Can Anything be Done to Help?

I have had gingivitis for awhile and even though I have done a lot to get it under control my gums have receded. My four front teeth are straight and...

Are There Natural Methods of Dealing with Receding Gums?

What types of cosmetic surgery would also help with receding gums? Is it really the only guaranteed solution?

Is Cosmetic Gum Reshaping Safe for People with a History of Periodontal Disease or Mouth Ulcers?

Is cosmetic gum shaping similar to having a gum tissue graft? How painful is gum reshaping? How long does it take for the gums to heal?

Natural Looking Dental Bridge For My Situation?

I recently lost my four front teeth in a fall. I have been researching different options to replace my teeth and I think getting a dental bridge with...

Can Your Front Tooth Just Fall out of Your Mouth? (photo)

What is holding it other then gums? I really feel like my top right front tooth is going to fall out. My gums have receded quite a lot in the last...

Can Bone Grafting Be Done by my Real Teeth to Make It Stronger?

I'm 21 and i have gum disease for a long time probably for 7 years and i recently had a x-ray done showing bone loss and the gums in front and...

I Need to Have Dental Work for Receding Gums and Scaling?

I had gingivitus and gum disease runs in our family.Hadn't seen a periodontist for years after my last appointment my Fibromyalgia goes into overdrive...

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