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 ...

Both are distinct conditions that affect the gums. However, gingivitis can sometimes progress to periodontitis, a serious condition that may require antibiotics or surgery. Both conditions lead to gum ...

A new study shows how periodontitis, an oral disease, activates immune cells associated with aggravated progression of COPD. Severe gum disease has been linked to the progression of chronic ...

Until my mid-40s, my approach to gum health was, at best, sporadic. I had always suspected that flossing was one of those ...

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 ...