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.

People with poor mental health face many challenges. One that’s perhaps lesser known is that they’re more likely than the ...

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A CU Anschutz study also identified the presence of a bacterium that causes gum disease in joint tissue, meaning it may play ...

Maintaining good oral health is essential not only for a bright smile but also for overall well-being. Despite improvements ...

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 ...

A major new study presented at EuroPerio11, the world's leading congress in periodontology and implant dentistry by the EFP, has found that people with signs of gum disease are more likely to ...

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

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