Gum disease is a broad term applied to infections that result when bacteria in tooth plaque cause gum inflammation. It can progress from a mild form called gingivitis to the more serious periodontitis and necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis,...
Confined to the trenches in World War I, soldiers were afflicted with a bacterial infection of the mouth and gum tissue. The illness was common enough in the trenches to be called trench mouth. At that time, gentian violet was a treatment option....
According to the American Dental Association (ADA), gum disease or periodontal disease is a major infection of oral tissue that surrounds the teeth and can lead to the destruction of tissue and bone that support dental structure. The ADA also...
Gum, or periodontal, disease is a major infection of gum tissue that surrounds the teeth which, if not treated early, can result in not only destroyed oral connective tissue, but also bone structure destruction. Indeed, Dr. Dan Peterson estimates...
Bad breath is not only unpleasant to have, but it may make others avoid you. Also called halitosis, bad breath can occur due to a variety of factors, including as the result of illness that also involves other uncomfortable and adverse symptoms....
There are many symptoms of HIV that present in the mouth. Approximately 90 percent of HIV-positive patients will experience at least one oral disorder, according to TheBody.com, a compendium of knowledge on HIV and AIDS. These oral conditions may...
