Having trouble remembering phone numbers or a professor's lecture? Try spitting out your chewing gum. A new British study suggests that chewing flavorless gum can interfere with short-term memory. The ...

Periodontal pockets are spaces under the gum line that trap bacteria. They are a symptom of periodontitis (gum disease), which can cause tooth loss. Dentists measure periodontal pocket depth in ...

A gum abscess is a pocket of infection in the gums or the space between the teeth and the gums. Bacteria may reach the area due to a dental abscess or another oral hygiene issue, such as periodontitis ...