Medically reviewed by Edmund Khoo, DDS Gingivitis and periodontitis are forms of gum disease. Gingivitis is the mildest type ...

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A new study suggests poor oral hygiene could lead to head and body aches — especially in women. The findings could be especially important to fibromyalgia research.

You see your gums when you brush your teeth or smile in the mirror. And you rarely give them a second thought. But they’re a major player in your overall health. According to data from the American ...

The signs of dental pain in dogs aren’t always easy to identify. Dogs will, of course, keep eating, wag their tails and ...

You may not need to remove your wisdom teeth if they're healthy and fully erupted. Infection, crowding, and other ...

Nearly 40% of adults develop gum disease that can lead to tooth loss. Learn the warning signs to catch this common condition ...

Xanthan gum is a common additive that helps in thickening and stabilizing various products. Let's find out more about its ...

Sensitivity, bad breath, or bleeding gums? Your mouth is trying to warn you. Learn what these signs mean and how to protect ...

Pain in the side, also known as flank pain, has many causes, including injury to the muscles in the side and back or dysfunctions of nearby organs. Share on Pinterest Illustrated by Jason Hoffman ...

A new study found that both natural and synthetic gum shed microplastics, with each piece of gum producing about 100 pieces Getty Chewing gum can shed microplastics — and natural and synthetic ...