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 ...

For years, treating gum disease has meant scraping away plaque, cutting out damaged tissue or turning to antibiotics that ...

Researchers have developed a targeted approach to combat periodontitis without disrupting the natural balance of the oral ...

Gum disease is a prevalent issue that often goes unnoticed by many individuals. It can develop silently, with symptoms that may not be immediately apparent. This condition, which affects the gums and ...

A deep clean at the dentist may benefit more than just your oral health. In a two-year study of people with periodontitis or severe gum disease, researchers from University College London (UCL) found ...

Research has revealed there’s an ingredient in your morning apple that could reduce the risk of gum disease. Earlier this month, the Archives of Oral Biology posted a study, conducted by researchers ...

(BPT) – Gum disease. Nearly half of all U.S. adults over 30 years old (or nearly 65 million people) have it 1. However, only 16% of adults 30+ (referred to as “consumers” throughout) report having ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Research has long pointed to a link between poor gum health and a higher risk of cardiovascular disease — and now, a new trial ...

A study out of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has unveiled new insights into the inflammatory processes behind periodontitis, a common and debilitating gum disease. Research conducted ...