GUM disease is a widespread condition primarily caused by the build-up of plaque, leading to inflamed gums. Common symptoms ...

Most people think of the mouth and body as separate. You go to your dentist for your teeth and your doctor for everything else. But your oral health is actually deeply connected to your overall health ...

Pregnancy hormones can affect oral health, but it is often overlooked. Studies have found that untreated dental problems ...

However, here’s some background information on the most common causes, so you know what to watch out for: Dental infections like abscessed teeth or gum disease, can cause localized facial swelling in ...

The researchers used a special group of mice that were genetically more likely to develop pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), a fast-growing and aggressive type of pancreatic cancer. They placed ...

Medically reviewed by Edmund Khoo, DDS Gingivitis and periodontitis are forms of gum disease. Gingivitis is the mildest type of gum disease, causing gum inflammation. If left untreated, gingivitis can ...

The country singer revealed to CMT that he never spits out his gum when he is done with it. He simply swallows it. “I’ve swallowed every piece of gum I’ve ever eaten,” he said. In fact ...

A young man’s repeated face swelling was diagnosed as an enlarged or swollen heart, which led to heart failure. Doctors said the man had a rupture of a sinus of Valsalva aneurysm - a rare but serious ...

Researchers developed a bean-based gum that drastically reduces viral load in the mouth, showing promise against flu, herpes, and even bird flu. A chewing gum made from lablab beans may be the next ...

Watch out for these warning signs.(Image by Pixabay) Health experts have pointed out that symptoms such as swelling of hands and feet, weight loss, nausea and vomiting indicate kidney disease.