A gum boil is a type of periodontal disease that involves the formation of an abscess on the gums ... and surrounding tissues ...

Medically reviewed by Edmund Khoo, DDS Gingivitis and periodontitis are forms of gum disease. Gingivitis is the mildest type ...

This can cause the teeth to loosen or the bone holding ... to have gum disease. Because smokeless tobacco is placed between the cheek and gum, it can cause more harm to your mouth than cigarettes.

You see your gums when you brush your teeth or smile in the mirror. And you rarely give them a second thought. But they’re a major player in your overall health. According to data from the American ...