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Health Tips: Diabetes affects much more than blood sugar levels. It can also increase the risk of gum disease, bleeding gums, ...

Periodontal diseases are conditions that affect the gums, jaw bone, connective tissues, and ligaments in the mouth (1). These conditions affect many people. In fact, plaque buildup causes gingivitis, ...

White gums may suggest a condition affecting a person’s oral health. Several conditions can cause white gums, from canker sores to long-term inflammatory illnesses. In rare cases, white gums can ...

White spots on your gums may form in patches, small spots, or lace-like webs. They may become thick or hard, and they may be uncomfortable or painful depending on the cause. White spots on the gums ...

A gum graft is a type of dental surgery performed to correct the effects of gum recession. It is a quick and relatively simple surgery in which a periodontist removes healthy gum tissue from the roof ...

Gum recession is the process in which the margin of the gum tissue that surrounds the teeth wears away, or pulls back, exposing more of the tooth, or the tooth's root. When gum recession occurs, ...

I often think of gums as the cuticles of your teeth. That’s because both of these things have a similar function: They seal off the tooth or nail and prevent bacteria from entering the body. The gums ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. You know that brushing and flossing your teeth and regularly visiting your dentist is essential for good oral health. But even if ...

Picture this: You bite into an apple and see a red patch on the bitten part. Embarrassing much? Take another instance; you are brushing your teeth and as you spit out the paste, you see a hint of ...