Improving your oral hygiene and getting regular dental cleaning stops gum disease from worsening. This means brushing for at least two minutes, flossing daily, and quitting smoking. When is it too ...

Practising good oral health – caring for both teeth and gums – can avoid painful and expensive treatment later on ...

Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects the gums and supporting structures of the teeth. It is primarily caused by the build-up of plaque ...

Gum disease is an inflammation of the gums that can progress to affect the bone that surrounds and supports your teeth. It is mainly caused by the germs in plaque. Apart from this, there are few ...

A 2015 research review noted that herbal therapies, including mastic gum, had “promising” benefits for patients with inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn’s disease, and recommended ...

There is an increasing amount of research into the link between certain infections and dementia, including herpes, pneumonia, syphilis, Lyme disease and gum disease. Research shows that dementia is ...

Overconsumption of sugar fuels low-grade systemic inflammation and microbial imbalance, accelerating periodontal inflammation and systemic diseases. Limiting sugar could be key to better oral and ...

While people with diabetes are more likely to face gum health challenges, there are two key things that can help manage that risk: awareness and oral care. This Diabetes Awareness Month ...

If this balance is disturbed however, it can lead to the development of periodontitis (gum infections), inflammation and serious diseases, such as heart disease, cancer, liver and renal disease.