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16 lis 2023 · Overview. Gingivitis is a common and mild form of gum disease, also called periodontal disease. It causes irritation, redness, swelling and bleeding of your gingiva, which is the part of your gum around the base of your teeth. It's important to take gingivitis seriously and treat it promptly.
24 lut 2023 · Periodontitis (per-e-o-don-TIE-tis), also called gum disease, is a serious gum infection that damages the soft tissue around teeth. Without treatment, periodontitis can destroy the bone that supports your teeth. This can cause teeth to loosen or lead to tooth loss. Periodontitis is common but can usually be prevented.
3 kwi 2018 · Most canker sores are round or oval with a white or yellow center and a red border. They form inside your mouth — on or under your tongue, inside your cheeks or lips, at the base of your gums, or on your soft palate. You might notice a tingling or burning sensation a day or two before the sores actually appear.
2 maj 2022 · Gum disease is caused by inflammation and can be linked to heart disease. Find out some common warning signs affecting your gum health.
3 paź 2022 · Often, black gums are a natural variation in gum color. But, other times, when gums turn black, it can indicate another cause, like non-cancerous lesions, smoking, amalgam tattoos, medication side effects, Addison's disease, or cancer.
26 lip 2023 · 1. Melanin. Gum color can vary from red or pink to brown or black. The body naturally produces melanin, a substance that gives the skin, hair, and eyes their color. The more melanin a person...
8 paź 2013 · Black Tupelo (Nyssa sylvatica) , also called black gum tree is a North Eastern American native tree producing edible fruit in the fall.
