The history of U.S. health care helps explain why Medicare generally won’t cover the cost of dental and gum treatment.

The toxic pollutants present in the atmosphere can not only harm your lungs but also can affect your teeth and gums Read on ...

Medicaid may also cover wisdom teeth removal for adults who reside in ... An impacted wisdom tooth, which does not erupt through the gum properly, may sometimes constitute a medical emergency.

Now a new study suggests it contains chemicals that can help in the fight against tooth decay and gum disease. Researchers found compounds from the drink, known as polyphenols, helped fend off ...

It provides a target for new treatments, such as toothpastes, dental patches or chewing gum, they say. Prof Katharina Zimmermann is lead investigator of the work, published in the journal Science ...