The connection between gum disease and heart health starts with inflammation. Inflammation is the body’s natural response to ...

“Menstruation gingivitis is an inflammation of gums that occurs one ... reported that symptoms of gingivitis include sores in the mouth, burning sensations, minor ulcers, minor bleeding and ...

Ulcerations open a pathway for oral bacteria to enter the bloodstream, while chronic inflammation in the mouth can increase pro-inflammatory mediators in other parts of the body. Patients with ...

Did you know that your mouth can reveal valuable insights into your overall health? The condition of your teeth, gums, and ...

This inflammation is thought to extend beyond the ... it can occur anywhere—even in the mouth. Oral psoriasis is less common than psoriasis in other areas, but patches may appear on the: lips ...

Our mouth is the first port of entry as we eat ... and that’s where the problems really start, with inflammation,” says Jan Potempa, a biochemist at the University of Louisville School ...