A GRANDMOTHER had all her teeth removed and replaced with £8,000 implants after losing more than half of them to gum disease.

Swollen gums usually appear reddish and can be quite sensitive and painful. If you have had any problems with gums and teeth you know how excruciating the pain can get. While it is a common ...

The consequences can be severe; the patient develops gingivitis, advanced gum recession called periodontitis and eventually tooth loss. In Europe, more teeth are lost from gum disease than cavities or ...

They can irritate swollen mucous membranes in the mouth ... which can irritate teeth and gums. Making a saltwater mouth rinse is easy: Put a teaspoon of salt into an eight-ounce glass of warm ...