A powder based on morin, a natural compound extracted from plants such as guava leaves, apple and fig peels, certain teas, ...

A compound in apple peel has been dubbed an 'alternative to antibiotics' by a study which found it effective against ...

People living in the U.K. and following a diet close to the Mediterranean diet are more likely to have better gum health, with potentially lower amounts of gum disease and inflammation.

When most people think of dentistry, they picture fillings, cleanings, and checkups focused on the teeth and gums. But holistic dentistry takes a broader view. Instead of treating the mouth as ...

Research has long pointed to a link between poor gum health and a higher risk of cardiovascular disease — and now, a new trial suggests that treating severe gum disease may reduce the narrowing of a ...

A gum infection is a harmful infection in the mouth that causes damage and inflammation in the gums and jaw. Knowing what to do for a gum infection can help to avoid complications. Gum infections ...

ALTON — The eyes might be a window into your soul, but oral hygiene is definitely a window to your health. Dr. Kent Splaingard, a dentist, recalls decades ago when he learned his mother had 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, according to ...

A cut on the gums will usually heal on its own with home treatments such as salt water rinses and cold compresses, but certain cases may require medical attention. Mouth injuries are common, ...

April 10 (UPI) --Recurrence of atrial fibrillation in patients who have undergone catheter heart ablation may be reduced by treating gum disease within three months of the procedure, new Japanese ...