A bacterium best known for destroying gums may also be hardening the aortic valve, the one-way gate that keeps oxygenated ...

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 ...

‘Diseased Gums May Cause Diabetes, Other Problems’ ...

A new study reveals that the bacteria behind periodontal gum disease can harden heart valves by triggering a specific ...

Chronic gum disease (periodontitis) may worsen bone deterioration in people with osteoporosis by disrupting the ...

Your morning routine might seem ordinary until you notice something that makes you pause at the bathroom sink. That slight pink tinge in the water after brushing your teeth could be more than just ...

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 ...

Gum diseases are among the most common chronic human diseases, affecting between 20 to 50% of people worldwide. They happen when plaque, a sticky film of bacteria, builds up on teeth. The earliest ...

When you're a kid, you fear cavities. When you're an adult? Well, clues for cavities are still on your radar—but early sigs of gum disease should be, too. You’re likely familiar with the concept of ...

Research shows that periodontitis, severe gum disease, is linked to higher blood pressure in otherwise healthy individuals. This study of 500 adults with and without gum disease found that ...