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

The majority of the 160 academy players (76.9%) had BPE grade one or two gum disease with gingival inflammation and bleeding. More than half of the footballers (56%) had at least one missing, filled ...

while oral inflammation accelerates liver damage. The clinical data, while still developing, supports this association. Patients with cirrhosis consistently show worse oral health than the general ...

Drug-induced hepatitis is an example of acute liver inflammation, as it will resolve once the offending drug is stopped. The same is seen with hepatitis A, which will spontaneously clear once the ...

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.

Without proper removal, this plaque hardens into tartar, irritating delicate gum tissue and triggering inflammation. The journey starts with gingivitis, characterized by redness, swelling ...

Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada (C.S., K.J.R). Centre for Infection, Immunity ...

These fluctuations temporarily alter the environment of your mouth and shift the balance of inflammation. “Higher estrogen and progesterone levels cause the blood vessels in the gingival tissues to ...

You may be able to get rid of mild, early-stage gingivitis (gum inflammation) on your own. You could even start to see improvement within a week, but preventing gingivitis requires a commitment. It's ...

These mouthwashes are specially formulated to help prevent gum disease, reduce inflammation, and promote healthy gums. Whether you’re looking for a mouthwash to use daily or one to use after ...

Scherzer's injury is now described as right thumb inflammation. He's expected to see a hand specialist Monday, according to manager John Schneider. In a corresponding move, the Blue Jays recalled ...