New research suggests a Mediterranean diet rich in plant foods may lower the risk of gum disease, while red meat may increase ...

Keeping teeth and gums healthy is usually linked to brushing, flossing, and regular dental visits. But new research from the ...

People who followed the Mediterranean diet had less inflammatory gum disease and therefore less of a risk for various chronic ...

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 ...

People say the eyes are the window to your soul, but your mouth may be the window to your health. It's estimated that up to 50% of Americans currently have mild gum disease, or gingivitis, while up to ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. NEW YORK — A gum infection was found to be a ...

Sure, you know that maintaining good oral hygiene is important for your dental health. It means better breath, fewer cavities, and healthier gums. But keeping your mouth healthy can have total-body ...

Learn why healthy gums are essential before getting dental veneers. Explore the connection between periodontal care and ...

Periodontitis, a gum disease, can lead to a litany of dental issues from bad breath to bleeding and lost teeth. Now, researchers at Hiroshima University have found that it could be connected to even ...

People whose food intake fit into the Mediterranean diet were found to have better gum health in a study, with less disease ...

Skipping nightly brushing invites decay, gum issues, and bad breath as saliva diminishes during sleep. Brushing before bed ...

Alzheimer's disease is a rare medical condition that U.S. residents are afraid to have. A woman, suffering from Alzheimer's desease, looks at an old picture on March 18, 2011 in a retirement house in ...