A Five-Day Fasting Diet Could Help Ease Gum Disease Inflammation
Periodontitis may begin in the narrow space between tooth and gum. But the immune response it sets off…
Type 2 diabetes elevates periodontitis risks regardless of glycemic control
Persons with diabetes have an increased risk of periodontitis (gum disease) and tooth loss. The risk of inflammation…
Childhood cavities and gum disease raise adult heart disease risk
A national study suggests that cavities and gum disease in childhood may echo decades later in the arteries,…
New strategy targets Porphyromonas gingivalis without harming healthy microbes
For years, treating gum disease has meant scraping away plaque, cutting out damaged tissue or turning to antibiotics…
Poor oral health in childhood linked to higher incidence of cardiovascular disease in adulthood
A tooth cavity and bleeding gums is a common scenario among Danish children – and one that researchers…
Dental surgeon shares warning signs in your mouth that could signal heart disease: ‘Bleeding gums and bad breath…’
Taking care of your teeth and gums isn’t just about a bright smile, it can have a significant…