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 ...

Nearly half of adults show signs of gum disease, often fueled by common, careless habits. Dentists warn they would never chew ...

Bleeding gums or pus near your teeth may be early signs of periodontitis. Learn the symptoms, risks, diagnosis steps, and expert advice to protect your teeth and overall oral health.

Nearly half of all adults have some form of gum disease—and it is not just affecting your teeth. Daniel Thunell, DMD, board-certified periodontist at University of Utah Health, explains the research ...

A major new study presented at EuroPerio11, the world's leading congress in periodontology and implant dentistry by the EFP, has found that people with signs of gum disease are more likely to suffer ...

Gum disease may be linked to a higher risk of preeclampsia, a serious complication during pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure and signs of organ damage. The study was published recently in ...

When considering dental cleanings and checkups for gum health in Jacksonville, FL, it’s vital to understand the role of ...

A growing body of evidence is pushing dentistry into the longevity conversation. A 2023 cohort study in BMC Medicine reported ...

Older adults with gum disease are more likely to display signs of white matter damage in the brain, which is correlated with memory decline, balance issues and higher stroke risk. That is according to ...

Adults with gum disease may be more likely to have signs of damage to the brain's white matter, called white matter hyperintensities, than people without gum disease, according to a new study ...

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 ...