At 39, I've never had a cavity, and my doctor used to say my mouth was boring. But I was born with thin gum tissue, and my gums started to recede gradually. I had gum-graft surgery to avoid an exposed ...

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 ...

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 ...

Sure, you know that maintaining good oral hygiene is important for your dental health. It means better breath, fewer cavities, and healthier gums. But keeping your mouth healthy can have total-body ...

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - We all know the basics of brushing your teeth: a little sip of mouthwash, flossing between each tooth, and brushing twice a day. Experts also say these habits do more than ...

Gum disease affects nearly half of adults over 30 in the United States, yet many people dismiss it as merely a dental concern. The reality paints a far more complex picture. Your mouth serves as a ...

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

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 ...

There is growing recognition in medicine that what happens in one part of the body can ripple through others. That idea is now being explored in a surprising place: the mouth. A new review by an ...

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, ...