A dentist may prescribe antibiotics, and they may need to drain the abscess. There are two types of gum boils. One type is more serious, and it forms closer to the tooth. The underlying infection ...

Gum chewing independently arose across different cultures and regions at different times, says Jennifer Mathews, an ...

Here’s what to consider before you pop in that second (or third or fourth) piece. Ask Well Here’s what to consider before you pop in that second (or third or ...

The gum is made from bean powder naturally containing a protein that binds to a wide variety of germs, including influenza and the viruses that cause herpes.

They found that purified FRIL at 80 μg/mL of a two-gram gum tablet neutralized 95 percent of HSV-1 and HSV-2. Whereas at ...

Chewing gum releases hundreds to thousands of microplastics into your mouth, a new study suggests. Chewing gum's base ingredient is synthetic rubber, which is a type of plastic. A stick of gum is ...

A skin abscess is a bump within or below the skin’s surface. It is usually full of pus, painful, and may feel thick and swollen. This is typically caused by a bacterial infection. A skin abscess ...

Many of us don't think twice about casually popping a stick of gum in our mouth. But chew on this: When you do, you're also chomping on, and possibly ingesting, hundreds, if not thousands ...

Multiple Florida State University students shared stories of waiting in cubby spaces and running from the scene of the school's April 17 mass shooting Florida State University students are ...

In a post shared to the r/mildlyinfuriating sub on April 19, user u/Chyllian posted a picture of an open value pack of Extra gum. The package contains eight packs of gum, but there is clearly ...

Delaying treatment can lead to serious complications, including tooth loss and infection spread. While a gum abscess and a periodontal abscess may share similar symptoms, their causes, severity, and ...

Last summer she was treated for a gum abscess. She now worries where she'll go for both regular check ups and if the abscess returns. She told ITV West Country: "I had a referral to the oral ...