Gum Problems Directory
Gum problems range from swollen gums to oral cancer. Symptoms of gum disease (gingivitis) may include bleeding, swelling, and pain. These symptoms may also be the result of simply brushing your teeth too hard. If gum disease is found to be the problem, treatments may include scaling and root planing, flap surgery, soft tissue grafts, and more. Gum disease can be serious, so any gum problems should be evaluated by a dental professional. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about how gum problems are caused, what they look like, how to treat them, and much more.
Medical Reference
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Preventing Gum Disease When You’re at Risk for Heart Disease
If you're at risk for heart disease or have it already, healthy gums are key to maintaining your cardiovascular health. WebMD explains the connection between gum disease and heart health.
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Top Reasons to Keep Your Gums Healthy
Severe gum disease may be detrimental to your overall health. Get tips from WebMD on caring for your gums and keeping them healthy.
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Receding Gums: Causes, Treatment, Surgery, and Prevention
Why do gums recede? WebMD explains the causes of gum recession, how it is treated, and how to prevent the condition.
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Toothache and Gum Problems-Health Tools
Health tools help you make wise health decisions or take action to improve your health. Actionsets are designed to help people take an active role in managing a health condition. Effective tooth brushing and flossing ...
Features
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Tooth Loss: Are You at Risk from Diabetes, Poor Dental Care, or Other Reasons?
WebMD talks to experts about how to prevent tooth loss and keep your teeth for a lifetime.
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How Teeth Change With Age
Everyday wear and tear and natural aging takes a toll on your teeth. Here's how you can keep your mouth in great shape.
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Periodontal Disease and Heart Health
Does a healthy mouth equal a healthy heart? Heart and dental experts discuss the connection.
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Gum Disease Symptoms and Heart Disease
If recent research is right, a healthy mouth means a healthy heart. Here's how to spot gum disease problems and develop good daily care of teeth and gums.
Video
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Diabetes and Oral Health
Proper oral hygiene is especially important for dental patients who have diabetes.
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Dangers of Untreated Gum Disease
If you're not brushing and flossing regularly, you are at risk for gum disease and potential health problems.
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Dental Hygiene During Pregnancy
Keith Eddleman, MD, talks about why dental hygiene is especially important during pregnancy.
Slideshows & Images
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Slideshow: What Your Mouth Says About Your Health
See how diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis, and more health problems are related to gum disease and oral health.
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Slideshow: Top Problems in Your Mouth
Sores, painful gums, bad breath -- what’s going on in your mouth? Found out with our slideshow of the most common mouth problems.
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Slideshow: Oral Health -- Top Tips for Beautiful Teeth and Gums
See ways to keep your smile bright and gums healthy. Get simple eating, flossing, and brushing tips for white teeth.