Medically reviewed by Edmund Khoo, DDS Gum cancer, also called gingiva cancer, occurs when cells in the gum grow out of control, forming tumors or lesions. A common form of gum cancer is squamous cell ...

I had ongoing urine infections, thrush, a rash all over my body, abscesses under my arms and my mouth was full of ulcers. 'I had aching, swollen joints in my legs, feet, hands and arms.

Until my mid-40s, my approach to gum health was, at best, sporadic. I had always suspected that flossing was one of those ...

Peripheral edema, particularly of the lower limbs, is one of the most common adverse effects of dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers and may result in the need for dose reduction or drug ...

Experts explain what you need to know about stomatitis, an inflammatory condition that can make eating, drinking and kissing ...

The cause of swollen feet and ankles can be as common as an insect bite or as serious as heart disease or liver failure. This swelling is often caused by a buildup of fluid called edema. When just one ...

Dad receives payout after dentist’s needle snaps off and becomes lodged in mouth - Joe Woollen, 41, had not visited the ...

There are many causes of swollen feet, but if you have diabetes, or chronic high blood sugar, swollen feet are a common symptom. Here's a look at why diabetes can be linked to swollen feet, what it ...

"Stomach acid is abrasive and can steadily wear away at tooth enamel. Excessive vomiting can also prompt dry mouth, dry and ...

Upright posture provides an additional gravitational contribution to the already increased hydrostatic forces in CCB-treated patients with peripheral edema. [24] On occasion, in an otherwise edema ...

Did you know that oral health is very closely connected to the rest of the body’s health? In fact, oral health is both ...