MASTIC GUM MAY help fight off the Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) bacteria, according to a 2010 study. H. pylori is a common ...

Medically reviewed by Edmund Khoo, DDS Gum cancer, also called gingiva cancer, occurs when cells in the gum grow out of control, forming tumors or lesions. A common form of gum cancer is squamous cell ...

It will destroy the fibers that attach your gum tissue to your teeth. With gums that bleed, there is more to think about than the pain or discomfort of the bleeding itself. Other health issues can ...

The attack comes during a flurry of violence against religious figures— including the murder of a monk at a convent.

This cranial nerve controls facial and eye movements and sensations. It provides feeling to most of your face, including your upper and lower lip, teeth, and gums. The trigeminal nerve is thought to ...

The inferior labial frenulum, or frenulum labii inferioris (Latin, meaning "little bridle of the lower lip"). is the frenulum connecting the lower gums with the lower lip. Quick Facts Details, ...

Signs of gum cancer include sores, white patches, bleeding and pain or numbness on the gums. The symptoms can mimic those of gingivitis ... Mandibular gum cancer is found in the lower jaw and is more ...

Ever get that nagging feeling when you run? No, not the one telling you that walking might be a more enjoyable option. I'm talking about that annoying, niggling pain in your lower back that plays ...

If you have a history of tobacco use or other risk factors for gum cancer, a dentist may recommend monthly self-examinations of the inside of your mouth using a mirror. Any new lesions ...