While healthy gums indicate both oral and overall health, unhealthy gums can be a cause for alarm. Here's what to look out for.

When Dr. Suman Reddivari gazes into the mouths of patients at Family Dentistry, he scans portraits of their eating, drinking and smoking habits, oral hygiene routines and overall health. He sees ...

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. According to data from the American ...

Lablab beans naturally contain an antiviral trap protein (FRIL) which binds to viruses and prevents them from spreading ...

You're probably aware that untreated high blood pressure can lead to heart attack or stroke, but did you know it can also ...

You may not need to remove your wisdom teeth if they're healthy and fully erupted. Infection, crowding, and other ...

Medically reviewed by Edmund Khoo, DDS Periodontal disease (gum disease) is a bacterial infection of the gums that affects ...

Xanthan gum is a common additive that helps in thickening and stabilizing various products. Let's find out more about its ...

Experts recommend brushing at least twice a day and flossing once a day to eliminate plaque-forming bacteria that could ...

Researchers found that chomping on a single stick of chewing gum can release up to thousands of shards of microplastics.

PARIS: Chewing gum releases hundreds of tiny plastic pieces straight into ... from the tops of mountains to the bottom of the ocean — and even in the air we breathe. They have also discovered ...

A rapid heart rate can indicate a health problem. Ways of lowering the heart rate include breathing and relaxation techniques, exercise, vagal maneuvers, dietary choices, and stress management.