Although brushing and flossing are everyday habits, sore or sensitive gums can make both a painful experience. Gum sensitivity or soreness can be mild or severe. Some people might shrug off mild ...

A bump on the gum may be a sign of a cyst, canker sore, or underlying infection. Bumps on the gums usually aren’t serious, but you should contact a doctor or dentist if it causes a lot of pain or ...

Gum inflammation, medically known as gingivitis, is one of the earliest and most common oral health issues. It starts as mild redness, swelling, or bleeding of the gums — often so subtle that many ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Lip cancer is an oral cancer that first develops on the lips, usually causing an open sore or painful lump. Initial warning signs of lip cancer can be hard to recognize. As the cancer progresses, ...

BOSTON (July 1, 2009, 7 a.m. ET) — Tufts dental researchers conducted a three-year follow-up study that examined the stability of a treatment option for receding gums and found that complete root ...

Canker sores are painful ulcers that form inside the mouth. Most people get their first canker sore during their teenage years. About 2–4 canker sores can develop at the same time. Approximately 1 in ...