Gum disease caused by the bacteria Porphyromonas gingivalis is linked to worse multiple sclerosis (MS) in a mouse model of ...

Learn about gingivitis and periodontal disease, including gum disease causes, symptoms and treatments to protect your oral health and prevent complications ...

A gum abscess is a pocket of infection in the gums or the space between the teeth and the gums. Bacteria may reach the area due to a dental abscess or another oral hygiene issue, such as ...

When visiting the dentist, you might remember being poked and prodded by a thin metal instrument to check your teeth and gums ...

Early periodontitis: When left untreated, gingivitis can result in inflammation moving deeper into the gum tissues, causing pockets between the gums and teeth. Food, plaque and bacteria get ...

This more serious stage involves the gums pulling away from teeth, creating pockets where bacteria thrive. As these bacteria multiply, they break down the supporting structures of your teeth ...

I just wish I’d taken gum health more seriously when I was younger before all these problems (and the accompanying costs, which are pretty big) mounted up. Studies show that between 50 to 90 per ...

When it comes to dental checkups, no one likes having their gums poked with the periodontal probe. Well, they may soon no longer have to, thanks to a gum-assessing toothbrush-shaped mini ultrasound ...

Healthy gums have a smooth, firm texture without any visible pockets, grooves, or irregularities. When you run your tongue along your gumline, it should feel even and consistent. There shouldn’t ...

When visiting the dentist, you might remember being poked and prodded by a thin metal instrument to check your teeth and gums ...

Going to the dentist often means enduring an uncomfortable poke around your gums with a sharp metal tool. This process, known ...