Healthy gums are pale pink, sit tightly around the teeth, and protect against bacteria. Unhealthy gums become dark red, ...

Dry mouth can lead not only to sores and ulcers but also to even more tooth decay and gum disease ... The yeast thrives on the extra sugar in your saliva and especially likes moist spots like ...

the gum’s movement around the mouth may also remove bits of food and plaque from your teeth and around your gums, Dr. Arsenault said. The extra saliva, he added, may also improve your breath ...