A major new study presented at EuroPerio11, the world's leading congress in periodontology and implant dentistry by the EFP, has found that people with signs of gum disease are more likely to suffer ...

New research presented at EuroPerio11 sheds light on the profound connections between diet, inflammation, and gum health.

New research presented at EuroPerio11 sheds light on the profound connections between diet, inflammation, and gum health.

New research shows that the gum disease bacterium P. gingivalis can slip into the bloodstream and infiltrate the heart. There ...

A woman nearly died after a cracked tooth left her fighting sepsis. Courtney Bailey, 19, accidentally cracked her tooth after biting down on her tongue piercing while playing with her dog. It caused ...

A woman nearly died after a cracked tooth left her fighting sepsis. Courtney Bailey, 19, accidentally cracked her tooth after biting down on her tongue piercing while playing with her dog. It caused ...

A dentist may prescribe antibiotics, and they may need to drain the abscess. There are two types of gum boils. One type is more serious, and it forms closer to the tooth. The underlying infection ...

A skin abscess is a bump within or below the skin’s surface. It is usually full of pus, painful, and may feel thick and swollen. This is typically caused by a bacterial infection. A skin abscess ...

Over time, this can damage the tissues around the teeth and cause gum recession. From Mild Gum Problems to Serious Disease At first, stress-related gum problems may seem small — maybe your gums bleed ...

"These observations augur well for evaluating bean gum in human clinical studies to minimize virus infection/transmission," he added. The research was published in the journal Molecular Therapy.

A gum boil is a type of periodontal disease that involves the formation of an abscess on the gums. It causes pain and swelling. If left untreated, it can spread to the teeth and surrounding tissues.