Prevention starts with making informed choices. Trauma to the gum tissue Wabwire says toothpicks are often sharp and can easily damage the delicate gum tissue. "When individuals use toothpicks to ...

Chewing gum with xylitol appears to lower the risk of preterm birth, a new study reveals. The findings help provide an ...

Luong, DMD Receding gums, or gingival recession, is an oral condition in which your gum tissue wears away or retracts. In ...

Could a simple stick of xylitol gum reduce preterm births? New research from Malawi suggests a surprising 24% reduction with ...

Gum disease and diabetes share a troubling connection that can lead to serious health issues, experts warn. Recent studies ...

Results from a study in Malawi showed that chewing gum containing xylitol, a naturally occurring alcohol sugar, was associated with a 24% reduction in preterm birth. The findings were published today ...