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

He adds that less frequently, bleeding gums can also be a sign of another health concern such as blood cancer or a vitamin deficiency. To be on the safe side, sore and swollen gums should always ...

So healthy gums could literally save your life. Gum disease is an infection of the tissues which support the teeth. It is caused by an inflammatory reaction to dental plaque, a sticky film of bacteria ...

Many people experience bleeding and swollen gums while expecting. Learn about the causes of pregnancy gingivitis and how to handle it. Medically reviewed by Alyssa Dweck, MS, MD, FACOG Morning ...

Bleeding gums don't make for a happy mouth, so here are some tips to get you smiling again. First, figure out the cause. Many cases stem from too much plaque buildup, which you can tackle at home.

A DISEASE first reported in Ancient Greek and Egyptian times is making a comeback, doctors have warned. The cost of living ...

More expensive fruit and vegetables could see return of scurvy which starts with telltale symptoms such as joint pain, ...

Scurvy is making a comeback and it could be because of the cost of living crisis. The disease, which was common between the ...

You can check that the tongue, cheeks, gums and the roof of the mouth all look a normal, healthy colour. Seek help from a dentist or a health professional if you see any of these signs: red, swollen ...

Additionally, a deficiency in niacin can result in a burning sensation in the mouth and a swollen, bright red tongue. There are 2 forms of niacin: nicotinic acid and nicotinamide. Both are found ...