Your body grows and develops. While some of these changes could be smooth, other transitions could create a bit of turmoil.

Most of us get our wisdom teeth removed and why wouldn't we? They are annoying, painful and often announce themselves at the ...

Wisdom teeth often become impacted when trying to emerge through gum tissue or jaw bone, often becoming stuck vertically, horizontally, or completely enclosed within it. Impacted wisdom teeth can be ...

Wisdom teeth that come through the gum line incorrectly: You may have a harder time flossing between your teeth. Partially erupted wisdom teeth: These give bacteria a place to grow and thrive.

Gum disease. Gum disease or periodontitis is an infection of your gums. It can damage the tissue and bone that support your teeth. This can cause your teeth to loosen and gaps to form.‌ Some ...

Pathogenic heat and toxins, internal or external, then may invade teeth and gums, causing inflammation. That's the TCM take on gum disease. Then there are the wisdom teeth; impacted ones can be ...

Worried your wisdom teeth will change your jaw shape Read ahead to know what science and a dentist have to say about jaw size ...

1. Reduced bacteria: Oil pulling may help reduce bacterial load in the mouth. 2. Gum health: Some studies suggest it may help reduce gingivitis and improve gum health. 3. Bad breath: Oil pulling might ...

Woman, 23, Thought She Had the Flu — Until Her Tongue Turned Black from Impacted Wisdom Tooth: ‘Nearly Killed Me' Caitlin Alsop is hoping to raise awareness about the risks of sepsis, which ...

Gum disease and oral infections can trigger inflammation, allow harmful bacteria into the bloodstream, and, in severe cases, even lead to direct infection of heart tissue.