Gum disease is an eventual result of improper maintenance of your teeth. Try to have an appropriate oral hygiene to prevent it from occurring.

A toothache is an aching pain in or around a tooth. Mostly the toothaches are caused by problems in the tooth or jaw, such as cavities, gum disease, the emergence of wisdom teeth, a cracked tooth, infected dental pulp, jaw disease, or exposed tooth root.

A study conducted by the researchers at the Imperial College London has tried to reveal the link between gum disease and cancer risk. As part of the study the research team considered the health record of 50,000 men and opined that the immune system weakness might be the reason for both illnesses.

Gum disease, both in smokers and non-smokers, may be a warning sign of an increased risk of cancer.

Body piercings, especially to the lips and tongue, can cause serious dental complications, such as gum bleeding and broken teeth, according to research conducted by the University of Tel Aviv.