Sore, tender and bleeding gums are the hallmark of gum disease, a chronic inflammatory condition that affects the majority of the adult population at one time or another. Although prompt dental care and scrupulous hygiene will usually return your...
Teething is a normal part of early childhood that can begin as early as 3 months or as late as 18 months. Some babies are hardly bothered by teething, while other babies experience serious discomfort. Once teething begins, expect one tooth per...
Gum disease is a common cause of what is frequently referred to as a "toothache." Swollen, painful gums are a source of considerable discomfort and might make eating, drinking and talking difficult. While you should seek immediate treatment for a...
Delayed onset muscle soreness, knee sprains and calf cramps are typical pains you think of while running, not gum pain. However, runners with poor dental hygiene or problems grinding their teeth may be experiencing lower jaw pain after their run....
Your baby's teeth begin to develop while he is still in the womb. The first tooth will likely poke through his gums when he's between 4 and 7 months old; some babies have teeth as early as 3 months, while others don't get their first tooth until...
A toothache can originate from within the tooth or the surrounding bone, ligament and gum tissue. This pain ranges from mild to severe and may include swelling and other symptoms such as fever and swollen lymph nodes. Determining the source of...
Gum pain can be due to bacterial infections, such as gingivitis or periodontitis, a vitamin deficiency, trauma, or an abscessed tooth. You may also have symptoms such as bleeding, inflammation, swollen or puffy gums, and bad breath. Herbs may help...
The wisdom teeth are also known as the third molars. These teeth often come in much later than the rest of the permanent teeth. Sometimes there isn't enough room in the mouth for the wisdom teeth to come in. This may cause a variety of oral...
False teeth come in the form of partial or full dentures worn in your mouth to replace missing natural teeth. They improve your appearance and help you chew, but they sometimes cause gum pain. The discomfort may come from various sources. It can...
The eruption of your first wisdom tooth can cause dire, ongoing pain when it doesn't push through your gums properly, according to the Columbia University School of Dental Medicine. This occurs simply because your jaw isn't broad enough to allow...
Whether it's an infant enduring the growth of his first teeth or an adult with a rotten molar, teeth pain can make a person miserable. Consult a dentist about any tooth or gum pain your experience, but if pain wakes you in the middle of the night...
Face and gum pain may be caused by numerous factors, including nerve problems, traumatic injury or infection, the University of Maryland Medical Center states. But in some cases, face and gum pain may manifest for no apparent reason. Speak with...
Vitamin B-12, also known as cobalamin, is an essential micronutrient that aids your digestive and central nervous systems and helps build red blood cells. According to the National Institutes of Health's Office of Dietary Supplements, the...
When the germs and bacteria from your environment and the food you eat are not properly removed from your mouth, they begin to solidify, forming plaque and tartar. Over time, plaque and tartar buildup leads to inflammation of the gums, called...
Sore gums and bad breath are not only an annoying combination, but can signify a sign of potential trouble. Sore gums can be a temporary pain, and bad breath odor is offensive to others, but some mouth illnesses harbor these two symptoms,...
Chinese cooling herbs treat imbalances of excess heat in the body. Eating too much spicy food, drinking too much alcohol or coffee, or certain illnesses or diseases create heat that gets trapped inside the body. Irritability, excessive thirst, hot...
Since 1821, arnica has been used in homeopathic forms to promote healing and control bleeding. It is prepared from the plant known as leopard's bane, mountain daisy or mountain tobacco in various strengths and formulations. Arnica can be obtained...
Braces are a rite of passage for the American teenager. Adult teeth often come in crooked following the loss of baby teeth, and orthodontia is used to correct the crowded, overlapping and crooked growth. Toothpaste manufacturer Colgate estimates...
Plaque, which leads to gum disease and cavities, can irritate your gum line and result in painful gums while exercising. The jarring your mouth experiences during running can cause your gums to hurt, for example; a dry mouth resulting from heavier...
Dentists warn against eating or drinking too much sugar for a reason. Sugar harms not only your teeth, but also your gums. If your gums are sore eating sugar, you may have a serious condition that requires the dreaded, extended stay in the...
Neem is an herb that comes from the mahogany tree family, native to India and other locations around Southeast Asia. Various parts of the Neem are used for medicinal purposes, including the bark, leaves, gum and seeds. Neem components have been...
Some babies barely seem to notice a new tooth cutting through their gums. Others have a much harder time of it and so do their parents. Teething starts around 6 months, according to the Langone Medical Center, but many parents report teeth coming...
Gum disease or gingivitis is the second most bothersome ailment in the United States. If not properly treated, gum disease can lead to tooth decay and eventually the loss of a tooth. Tea tree oil is a natural antibiotic that can be used to treat...
Osteoporosis refers to a medical problem in which the bones are weak. The Mayo Clinic says that signs of osteoporosis include a stooped posture, a loss of height, back pain and a fracture of the hip, wrist or vertebra. In fact, some risk factors...
Nutmeg oil is the product of a 50-foot bushy tropical evergreen tree with flat, grayish brown bark and green branches. The fruit of a nutmeg tree resembles a peach and contains a nut that produces the oil. Nutmeg oil has been known since ancient...
Consistent pain in the joints may be worsened by vitamin deficiencies. In addition to a vitamin supplement, joint pain may also be reduced by eating a healthy, balanced diet, getting regular exercise, and staying hydrated throughout the day....
During pregnancy, fluctuating hormones can affect almost every part of your body, and your mouth is no exception. Pregnant women are more prone to developing the gum disease gingivitis than other women, according to the American Dental...
Sore and bleeding gums may be an early indication of periodontal disease and should be taken care of right away. A visit to your dentist is the first step. Adding certain foods to your diet also can help speed the healing process and improve the...
Gum disease starts when there is inflammation in the gums. Left untreated, it can become more severe and cause bone loss. Severe gum disease, called periodontitis, occurs when plaque builds up on the teeth. Plaque contains bacteria that can infect...
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