Pharmacist Mar Sieira reveals how sage, aloe vera, and chamomile can soothe swollen gums and fight plaque. Discover the best home remedies for gingivitis.

Tooth pain is one of those symptoms that’s hard to ignore because it can interfere with eating, sleeping, and even thinking clearly. Sometimes it shows up as sharp sensitivity, other times as a dull ...

A new study shows that drinking green tea may help reduce periodontal disease. With origins dating back over 4,000 years, green tea has long been a popular beverage in Asian culture, and is ...

TIRUVALLAM, India, July 20 (UPI) -- Properly handled aloe vera used as a tooth cleaner may help fight germs, a researcher in India says. The study, published in General Dentistry, finds the aloe vera ...

There are many reasons why gums can itch, from an allergic reaction to issues with teeth. What are the possible causes, and are itchy gums an early warning sign that can help prevent other health ...

In reality, fluoride is a natural mineral found in water and some foods. It’s also one of the most studied public health ...

A new study suggests that periodontal disease may be related to respiratory diseases, such as pneumonia and COPD. Maintaining periodontal health may contribute to a healthy respiratory system, ...

Laser therapy has numerous applications and may improve oral wound healing by encouraging cell regeneration, lessening pain, and modulating the immune system, but its use after tooth extraction ...

It’s best to skip hard, crunchy, and chewy foods after your wisdom teeth removal, so you don’t disrupt the healing process.

The human body is remarkably good at handling repairs. Cut the skin, and the blood will clot over the wound and the healing ...