Updated: 1/17/2020 Have you ever been told by the doctor to start eating more healthily? It’s not the most fun thing to hear – but it’s true. As we age,…
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Gum pain can not only be uncomfortable, but it can be worrisome. However, having red and tender gums isn’t necessarily a sign that you have major dental problems—in fact, it’s pretty common. Many things can cause gum inflammation, even something as simple as changing your toothpaste.
Before you panic, there are some things you can try at home to find relief and get your gum health back to normal. In this guide, we’ll go over the potential causes of gum inflammation and how to treat swollen gums, so you can start feeling better. Read this post from start to finish for a complete overview of gum irritation and gum swelling treatment options. Otherwise, you can use the links below to find the section that best answers your question.
Updated: 1/21/2020 “You are what you eat.” The meaning of that phrase is not that if you eat a donut you will become one. Instead, it’s pointing to the fact…
Updated: 2/5/2020 It’s a known fact that foods such as onions or garlic can cause halitosis, or bad breath. However, not all foods leave you with foul breath. In fact,…
Updated: 2/6/2020 Between fighting infection, defending against disease and destroying harmful pathogens, your immune system is constantly working. However, there are some steps you can take to keep your immune…
Updated: 2/6/2020 Fast food. We all have a love/hate relationship with it. We love how easy, convenient and good it is, but it has one blatant flaw: it’s not healthy….
Updated: 2/7/2020 There are many foods that can damage your dentition, but there are also many foods that are teeth-friendly. How do you combine each individual tooth-boosting food to create…
Updated: 2/7/2020 We’ve all done it. You’re preparing a meal in the kitchen and you drop a little bit on the floor. It’s only been in contact with the floor…
Updated: 2/7/2020 We recently conducted a poll asking you about your favorite holiday foods. What holiday food can you not live without? What sweet treat is on your must-have list…
Updated: 2/7/2020 Are your kids picky eaters? That may not be such a bad thing according to a recent study published in the Archives of Disease in Childhood. German researchers…
Updated: 2/10/2020 We know that sugary and acidic foods and beverages that are not the best foods to eat for healthy teeth, but increase the likelihood of cavities and decay. There…
Updated: 2/13/2020 The food in your shopping cart may have more power to influence you than you realize. Maybe when choosing between 2 types of sugary cereal, you picked the…
Updated: 2/18/2020 A new study shows that eating nuts may be helpful for people with type 2 diabetes. Just two ounces of nuts a day in place of carbs could…
Updated: 2/27/2020 Bad breath, also known as halitosis, is a common, treatable problem that people experience for many reasons. From poor oral hygiene to an imbalance in the mouth, bad…
Updated: 2/27/2020 Dental decay is on the rise in the U.S., yet more and more people are without an affordable dental plan. Affordable dental insurance seems almost non-existent, and yet,…