Chronic inflammation has been shown to negatively affect the whole body, from cognition to joint health. Despite these serious impacts, there is no routine testing for inflammation.

Dr Rizwan Mahmood, from Rüh Dental, explains how our mouths could warn us of more than just tooth decay - here are the six ...

If you've suddenly noticed that your gums feel tender or they bleed a little when you brush your teeth, a shift in hormones ...

Medically reviewed by Edmund Khoo, DDS Gum cancer, also called gingiva cancer, occurs when cells in the gum grow out of control, forming tumors or lesions. A common form of gum cancer is squamous cell ...

Sitting in A&E aged just 19 and in her second year of university with agonising, swollen ankles, it dawned on Rachel Hall how ...

Worldwide hypertension is estimated to affect up to four-in-ten people over the age 25 - claiming around 7.5 million lives a ...

Encourage your child to eat more fiber-rich fruits and vegetables, drink more water and engage in physical activity ...

A dry mouth is a common symptom and can often be benign, but it can also be a sign of potentially lethal health issues ...

A dry mouth is a common symptom and can often be benign, but it can also be a sign of potentially lethal health issues ...

A GRANDMOTHER had all her teeth removed and replaced with £8,000 implants after losing more than half of them to gum disease.

The aim is to reduce the overreactive immune response and relieve symptoms, with options that include: Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a chronic, non-contagious inflammatory skin condition ...

If your gums are red, swollen, or bleed when you brush, you might have gingivitis. As it gets worse, you could notice sensitivity in your teeth or see your gums pulling away, making your teeth appear ...