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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Early results from a new dental study point to a plant-based compound that may offer a safer, more accessible approach to treating gum disease. Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist with nearly ...

Recent studies reveal a connection between gum disease and an increased risk of blood clots, highlighting the potential life-saving benefits of oral health management for those at risk of thrombosis.

Periodontitis is widespread and can have serious consequences for overall health. Researchers at Fraunhofer have identified a ...

Dental plaque is a complex microbial biofilm, not just food debris. The shift from oral health to disease is caused by changes in the balance of plaque’s microbial community, not just the presence of ...

Blumberg is a contributor for TIME. Blumberg is a contributor for TIME. Going to the dentist is essential for preventing and detecting cavities, gum disease, and other oral issues. But few people go ...

People with both cavities and gum disease were found to have an 86% higher stroke risk than those with healthy mouths. The study followed thousands of adults for two decades, linking poor oral health ...

Increasing evidence suggests that the severe gum disease, periodontitis, may contribute to central nervous system disorders ...