Consuming certain dietary fatty acids may contribute to the progression and severity of periodontitis, according to a large-scale study recently published in the Journal of the American Dental ...

The extent, severity, and progression rate of periodontitis may not significantly affect implant treatment, according to research recently published in the Journal of Stomatology, Oral and ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Scientists have uncovered a surprising way to influence the bacteria living in our mouths — not by killing them, but by interrupting how they “talk” to each other. Researchers found that dental plaque ...

Share on Pinterest Can matcha extract help keep gum disease at bay? Image credit: photo_chaz/Getty Images. Periodontitis is a form of gum disease that affects approximately 90% of adults globally. It ...

Hidden beneath your smile, gum disease silently develops in millions of Americans, often without obvious symptoms until significant damage occurs. Nearly 40% of adults over 30 in the United States ...

People say the eyes are the window to your soul, but your mouth may be the window to your health. It's estimated that up to 50% of Americans currently have mild gum disease, or gingivitis, while up to ...