Gum disease causes inflammation, bleeding, swelling, and tenderness in the gums ... But if the condition advances to periodontitis, which can be mild (stage 2), moderate (stage 3), or advanced (stage ...

Examine your mouth and teeth for signs of red, swollen gums and plaque or tartar on the teeth near the gums. Measure the depth of the pocket below your gums with a probe. The larger and deeper the ...

More expensive fruit and vegetables could see return of scurvy which starts with telltale symptoms such as joint pain, ...

One case study describes a man who developed dementia with Lewy bodies years after a Lyme disease infection. But it is difficult to tell whether there was a connection. There is also a lack of ...

The bacteria from infected gums can enter the bloodstream and contribute to the formation of plaques in the arteries or trigger an inflammatory response that affects the cardiovascular system.

A disease associated with sailors in a bygone era is rearing once more from the depths of history in developed countries.

And this could be putting you at risk of extreme swelling, bone fractures and even ... protein deficiency can also increase your risk of gum disease. Dr Rizwan Mahmood, dentist and co-founder ...

For those infected only supportive treatment is available ... This bleeding can be internal but also from the nose, gums, eyes, vagina, gums, rectum or injection sites. Later symptoms can see ...

These days, however, technology has progressed to the point that these old-fashioned tools are often not needed. Now ,dentists and hygienists can use laser technology to care for your teeth and gums.