Gingivitis is a cat dental disease often characterized by swelling of the gums. It is most commonly diagnosed in adult or elderly cats. When bacteria mixed with food particles accumulate in the ...

Emily Kwong and Regina Barber of Short Wave talk about a tool to increase biker safety, the genetic secrets that make orange cats orange, and a link between gum disease and heart rhythm disorders.

Gum disease treatment. Gum disease may be treated with teeth cleanings, medications and surgery, depending on the condition's severity. Usually treatment begins with professional scaling and root ...

“Tooth brushing is one of the most effective ways to remove plaque and [tartar] buildup [in pets], just like in people,” Dr.

Teeth straightening treatments, such as Invisalign, are done mostly for aesthetic purposes, but they can help fight gum ...

Treatments for gum disease may have little benefit for heavy smokers, new research shows. The study findings suggest the need to rethink treatment of the common gum disease periodontitis ...

Nearly half of U.S. adults over 30 show signs of gum disease, which can cause tooth loss. Here’s how to recognize and treat it. By Melinda Wenner Moyer If your spit is sometimes tinged pink at ...

Dental issues may not be immediately noticeable, but Cromwell Vets reports that as many as 80% of cats over three years old suffer from dental disease. Without treatment, this can lead to ...