It could be a sign of a more severe oral health condition. Swollen gums may look red and puffy at the root of your teeth. In some cases, you may also notice more of your tooth being exposed or ...

The deficiency also reduces oxygen supply to the gums, slowing their healing and causing red, swollen, and bleeding gums, as well as frequent mouth ulcers. Ensuring adequate B12 intake through ...

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Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD Lip cancer is an oral cancer that first develops on the lips, usually causing an ...

Many of us have felt tired at times and usually it can be accounted for but a dentist is advising people to take a closer ...

IT’s dark when you wake up in the morning and it’s pitch black by the time you get home from work, so it’s no wonder you feel tired all the time. But something far more serious ...

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These cause the gums to become red, swollen, tender, or bleed easily. Daily toothbrushing and flossing can prevent and even reverse an early stage of gum disease. If your dentist says you have ...

“Don’t dismiss signs like sore gums or unusual tongue appearance ... “Eat foods like spinach, beans, red meat, or fortified cereals,” he advised. “For vegetarians or vegans, find ...