Looking after your teeth and gums should always be a priority; we all know the importance of twice daily brushing, flossing, and getting regular dental check-ups. As we age, dental health becomes even ...

Mastic gum is a licorice-flavored resin extracted from the bark of the Pistacia lentiscus tree native to the Mediterranean region. Traditionally chewed as a breath freshener and digestive aid, mastic ...

This blockage and lymph build-up is called lymphedema. Lymphedema can affect many parts of your body. It causes painful swelling and can lead to a long-lasting tissue infection. Surgery is often the ...

Added Nov 19, 2018 at 03:46PM EST by Matt. Easter Island Head: You new Dum-dum. You give me gum-gum. Larry: Gee, okay, you know what? I have no gum-gum. Sorry. And my name isn't Dum-dum. My name's ...

Gum cancer is a rare type of cancer that occurs in your mouth. Early diagnosis is important to treat this cancer, and it may be curable with a combination of surgery and other treatments. Gum ...

If you don’t floss, the plaque can cause gingivitis, a gum disease that can progress if not treated. It will destroy the fibers that attach your gum tissue to your teeth. With gums that bleed, there ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. When we think of sour sweets, we can feel the mouth ...

This is the earliest stage of gum disease and the easiest to treat. If left untreated, the damage to the gum tissue continues, with spread of bacteria to inner layers and the effect of the immune ...

LANAP (Laser-Assisted New Attachment Procedure): LANAP is an advanced laser treatment that targets and removes diseased gum tissue while preserving healthy tissue. This minimally invasive ...

As the contrast bolus exits the tissue, the magnetic field of the tissue returns to its natural resting state. The magnitude and duration of the signal change is determined primarily by the volume ...