gums

Bleeding gums? 8 everyday items you can rub on your gums to fight inflammation

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Teeth are important! Learn how to treat gingivitis at home. Periodontal (gum) disease is the inflammation or degradation of the tissue that surrounds and supports the teeth. The most common and initial form of periodontal disease is gingivitis, which can be short-lived or chronic. Untreated gingivitis involves more than the gums around the teeth—it can … Read more

5 natural ways to reverse gum disease without going to the dentist

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There aren’t many health habits I’m religious about, but I am a flossing zealot. I vividly remember the day I was baptized into my newfound religion. Eight years ago I stood at a coworker’s cubicle, jaw agape at a description of her father’s dental nightmare. The story involved the poor man’s gums being scraped off, … Read more