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

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 ...

Periodontal (gum) disease and diabetes are locked in a grim partnership aimed at undermining your health, experts warn.

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

If you've suddenly noticed that your gums feel tender or they bleed a little when you brush your teeth, a shift in hormones ...

Medically reviewed by Aviv Joshua, MS Mastic gum is a licorice-flavored resin extracted from the bark of the Pistacia ...