A gum abscess is a pocket of pus and bacteria that forms due to an infection in the gums. Learn about the symptoms, treatment options, and more, here.

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THE  bad news is that chronic gum disease, also called chronic periodontitis, cannot be cured, although most of the symptoms may disappear for months after ...

Periodontal disease, more commonly known as gum disease, is an infection and inflammation of the gums and supporting ...

A groundbreaking new study has uncovered a surprising potential link between gum disease and Alzheimer’s disease, shedding ...

“The best way to determine how often you should go to the dentist is to actually go to the dentist,” Flake says. Your dentist ...

From diabetes to autoimmune conditions, oral symptoms often appear before other health problems-your dentist may be the first ...