Medically reviewed by Edmund Khoo, DDS 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 ...

If you or someone you love is facing a mouth cancer diagnosis, MSK experts can help. If you want to learn about surgeries to ...

Gum (gingival) cancer is a rare type of oral cancer. Gingival cancer grows in the thin skin layer protecting your teeth. The skin layer is also called your gingiva. It covers your upper and lower jaws ...

Laser therapy reduces bleeding and post-operative pain compared to osseous surgery by cauterizing nerve endings and blood vessels. The procedure targets diseased tissue specifically, leaving healthy ...