CENTER CITY (WPVI) -- Many people cringe at just the thought of gum disease treatments. It's often painful and takes weeks of appointments to complete. A new superfine laser promises to make the ...

Gum graft surgery treats gum recession, which occurs when gum tissue is lost, exposing the roots of the teeth. Also known as gingival resection or gingival graft, this surgery involves removing gum ...

Pain management following surgery has evolved significantly over the years, with more personalized options to make recovery smoother and safer. Recovering from surgery can be tough. Modern approaches ...

Gum graft surgery, also known as gingival grafting, is a surgical procedure that removes gum tissue from one area and places it in another. It’s often used to cover exposed tooth roots or correct gum ...

Twenty-four patients were randomized in the study. Two populations were defined in the protocol: intent-to-treat and per protocol. One patient (no. 16) withdrew from the trial after having received ...

Opioids were once the go-to solution for surgical pain relief, but unwanted side effects like nausea, dizziness, constipation ...

Researchers find an over-the-counter combo is more effective for wisdom tooth extraction pain. A combination of acetaminophen (Tylenol) and ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) controls pain after wisdom tooth ...