Your gums are the soft, pink tissues that wrap around the base of your teeth, anchoring them in place and acting as a protective barrier. Gum pain, whether mild soreness or a throbbing ache, can ...

MASTIC GUM MAY help fight off the Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) bacteria, according to a 2010 study. H. pylori is a common bacteria that can cause inflammation and ulcers and possibly damage stomach ...

Scientists are learning that inflammation and a runaway immune response connect severe gum disease to a number of systemic conditions. Credit: John Soares While the proverb ‘Don’t look a gift ...

“Menstruation gingivitis is an inflammation of gums that occurs ... minor bleeding and irritation, and general pain and discomfort in the gums. Menstruation gingvitis is thought to be down ...

“When people with diabetes have an infection, they have trouble with blood sugar control,” he says. “Inflammatory molecules that are part of the immune response to gum disease enter the circulatory ...

Gum inflammation, known as gingivitis, may start with mild symptoms like redness and swelling, making it easy to overlook. However, if not addressed, it can progress to affect the deeper ...

As the world observes World Heart Day on Sunday, research by oral experts reveals that individuals with gum disease face a higher risk of heart attacks, strokes, or other severe cardiovascular events.

The relationship between the two conditions is thought to be bidirectional, with diabetes increasing the risk of gum disease, and periodontal inflammation potentially worsening diabetes control.

Here’s what some of this research does say. A small older study suggests that mastic gum could improve abdominal pain and inflammation. A 2015 research review noted that herbal therapies ...

If this balance is disturbed however, it can lead to the development of periodontitis (gum infections), inflammation and serious diseases, such as heart disease, cancer, liver and renal disease.