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 ...

CENTER CITY (WPVI) -- Many people cringe at just the thought of gum disease treatments. It's often painful and takes weeks of appointments to complete. A new superfine laser promises to make the ...

“The best way to determine how often you should go to the dentist is to actually go to the dentist,” Flake says. Your dentist ...

Periocare is revolutionizing periodontal care in Honolulu with advanced laser gum surgery and state-of-the-art dental implants. Dr. Braden Seamons, DDS, joined Living808 to share how his practice is ...

Hyaluronic acid (HA), a humectant added to some skincare products, may support gum healing and regeneration, leading to better clinical results when combined with nonsurgical therapy or surgery, ...

DECATUR - More than 20 years ago, Bill Williams underwent gum surgery to correct periodontal disease, a procedure that he described as "somewhere between pain and misery." Over time, the gum disease ...

Periodontal disease may be a risk factor for atrial fibrillation (AF), according to data from a small Japanese study. Among patients with AF undergoing left atrial appendage (LAA) excision surgery, ...

June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month. To mark the occasion, dental hygienist-turned-educator Jo-Anne Jones explains how dental disease and inflammation can contribute to brain disease and ...

Periodontal (gum) disease and diabetes are locked in a grim partnership aimed at undermining your health, experts warn. "Recent research has shown that diabetes is not only a major risk factor for ...

Type 2 diabetes can decrease saliva production and increase glucose levels in saliva. This may lead to plaque and tartar buildup on teeth and gums, increasing the chances of developing gum disease.