A tooth abscess is a painful infection that can occur in your tooth, the surrounding gums, or down in the jawbone. Depending on the stage the abscess is in, it’s symptoms can vary to both ends of the pain spectrum. However, regardless of where it has formed or where...
Swollen gums describe when an individual’s gums inflame and become puffy, which can exclusively happen around one singular tooth. While gum inflammation is common, swelling over one tooth is much less common and may be an indicator of a serious oral health problem....
Technically, yes, it is possible to stop and reverse a cavity without the intervention of a dental professional. However, we, at GumChucks, do not recommend utilizing at-home methods when approaching serious oral health issues, such as cavities. By understanding why...
No matter how often you’re brushing your teeth, you’re essentially only cleaning half of your mouth if you’re not flossing. Regularly flossing everyday will help the gum tissue become more resilient, which also prevents your gums from bleeding when you when you do...
Gum recession is a widespread dental issue that effects approximately 88% of people over the age of 65. When an individual’s gums begin to recede, their gum tissue pulls back from the tooth surface and exposes the root. Once thought of as an inevitable sign of aging,...
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