When it comes to maintaining your health, you may be overlooking one of the most important parts of your body: your mouth. Gum disease is the most common oral disease, with studies estimating that up ...

In a new statement, the American Heart Association outlines growing evidence linking gum disease to a higher risk for ...

A recent study reveals that nearly 75% of people experience gum disease at some stage in their lives. Factors such as poor ...

There’s a tension in modern periodontics that we don’t talk about enough. A clinical paradox. We have our primary enemy in sight: a pathogenic biofilm that destroys the structures holding teeth in ...

Older adults with dementia who treated their gum disease had a lower risk for dying compared to those who didn’t, a new study shows. The study, which was published Monday in Scientific Reports, found ...

Understanding Gum Disease: From Gingivitis to Advanced Periodontal Disease: By Shreoshree Chakrabarty Gingivitis and periodontal disease are common forms of gum disease that can cause serious oral ...

Researchers at the University of Texas Health (UT Health) Houston School of Dentistry will develop a platform to improve current treatments for periodontal disease and oral cancer. Dr. Chun-Teh Lee, ...

Could taking statins benefit your mouth in addition to your arteries? A new study conducted in cell cultures showed that cholesterol-lowering drugs help to dampen the inflammation associated with ...

A mouthwash containing matcha, a finely ground powder of green tea, may inhibit the growth of one of the main bacteria involved in periodontitis, indicating that it may be used to prevent and treat ...

Treating gum disease after a procedure to correct an irregular and abnormally fast heart rate may lower the risk of the cardiac condition reoccurring. The disorder, known as atrial fibrillation, ...

There is increasing evidence that gum disease is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular events, including heart ...

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / / Gum disease is a common oral health issue that can take a toll on your gums and teeth.