Although brushing and flossing are everyday habits, sore or sensitive gums can make both a painful experience. Gum sensitivity or soreness can be mild or severe. Some people might shrug off mild ...

Tufts dental researchers conducted a three-year follow-up study that examined the stability of a treatment option for receding gums and found that complete root coverage — the goal of the surgery — ...

A bump on the gum may be a sign of a cyst, canker sore, or underlying infection. Bumps on the gums usually aren’t serious, but you should contact a doctor or dentist if it causes a lot of pain or ...

A person may experience swollen gums around one specific tooth. Some reasons for this type of gum inflammation include poor dental hygiene, an abscess, and periodontal disease. Other times the ...

Gum inflammation, medically known as gingivitis, is one of the earliest and most common oral health issues. It starts as mild redness, swelling, or bleeding of the gums — often so subtle that many ...

A gum abscess is a pocket of infection in the gums or the space between the teeth and the gums. Bacteria may reach the area due to a dental abscess or another oral hygiene issue, such as periodontitis ...

BOSTON (July 1, 2009, 7 a.m. ET) — Tufts dental researchers conducted a three-year follow-up study that examined the stability of a treatment option for receding gums and found that complete root ...