Until my mid-40s, my approach to gum health was, at best, sporadic ... First, I was told I had gingivitis (the early stages of gum disease) but I figured that increasing the regularity of my ...

How to prevent periodontal disease Cleaning your dog or cat’s teeth regularly is essential to prevent the build-up of plaque and prevent gum disease. There are plenty of products available on ...

Alzheimer’s and colon cancer are but two of the many diseases that have recently shown unexpected associations with severe gum disease. Credit: Left to right: XtockImages/Getty Images ...