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

Maintaining proper hygiene is crucial for staying healthy, but certain overlooked habits can have serious consequences. Here are 15 hygiene missteps that experts warn could harm your health and how to ...

Stress is a part of life From juggling work deadlines to managing family responsibilities there no shortage of stressors in our daily lives But did you know that stress can also impact your oral healt ...

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 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 ...

"Love this water flosser, really easy to use and great size water tank. There's such a difference when I've used it and my ...

Encourage your child to eat more fiber-rich fruits and vegetables, drink more water and engage in physical activity ...

One of our readers has noticed his common goldfish has a very swollen abdomen. Dr Peter Burgess explains why this may have happened and what can be done to help... Q) I’ve had my Common goldfish for ...

Periodontal disease is a chronic inflammatory disease, and mastic gum’s anti-inflammatory properties may help people with gum disease when used along with treatments from a periodontist and good ...

They gave me this water-based cream that I had to apply every hour for 10 days. "Thankfully it didn't get infected but they did say if the swelling hadn't gone down after a couple of days I'd have to ...

As a pet parent, discovering that your dog’s belly is swollen can be alarming. You might be left wondering if it’s something minor or if it requires immediate veterinary attention. A dog’s swollen ...