Laser gum surgery offers a minimally invasive alternative to traditional scalpel-based procedures, significantly reducing ...

There’s a tension in modern periodontics that we don’t talk about enough. A clinical paradox. We have our primary enemy in sight: a pathogenic biofilm that destroys the structures holding teeth in ...

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Dentists may recommend medicated mouthwashes, ointments, or toothpaste to treat swollen gums. Good oral hygiene can help prevent swollen gums and reduce the duration of symptoms. Swollen gums often ...

The gums are soft, fleshy tissue that support and protect the teeth. Pain in gums can be a sign of irritation, infection, or injury to the gums and teeth. Gum pain can often be a temporary symptom, ...