Tea tree oil (melaleuca oil) comes from a native Australian plant called Melaleuca alternifolia. Tea tree oil may have antiviral, antifungal, and antibacterial properties. It’s used for multiple ...

Swollen gums, also known as gingival swelling, occur when the gum tissue becomes inflamed, puffy, and tender. This condition ...

Susan Bard, MD, is a board-certified general and procedural dermatologist with the American Board of Dermatology and a Fellow of the American College of Mohs Surgery. Antimicrobial properties of tea ...

Dentists may recommend medicated mouthwashes, ointments, or toothpaste to treat swollen gums. Good oral hygiene can help prevent swollen gums and reduce the duration of symptoms. Swollen gums often ...