Until my mid-40s, my approach to gum health was, at best, sporadic. I had always suspected that flossing was one of those ...

Menopause can cause changes in your oral health. A dentist explains what changes you can expect from menopause and what you ...

A mouth sore is enough to make your appetite go for a toss, right? Canker sores are painful sores that usually appear inside your mouth, at the base of your gums. While these are not contagious, they ...

Clove, known for its analgesic and antibacterial properties, can be ground into a paste and applied to the gums to alleviate pain and combat bacteria associated with gingivitis. This natural remedy ...

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

Mild gum disease is called gingivitis, and causes gums to become red and inflamed. They may even bleed. You can reverse gingivitis with daily brushing and flossing, plus regular dental cleanings.

With this condition, you may see yellow pus, or small reddish/white balls pushing out of a swollen gum, Shaw says. Other symptoms include: Fever Throbbing pain near teeth Swelling in face and neck ...

This is everything you need to know about menstruation gingivitis, which can cause mouth ulcers and sore gums before your period. But who knew it was common for your period to impact your mouth too?

If left untreated, tartar buildup can lead to painful, inflamed gums and develop into infection and gum disease. Over time, these infections can become chronic, or even fatal. It’s hard to deny ...

Talk to your dentist if you have symptoms. What’s happening: This oral condition causes painful, inflamed gums. “A lot of women notice that their gums appear red, darkish red, blue ...