Repairing the damage from DIY procedures can be far more expensive than investing in the right specialist orthodontic care ...

For Tuesday, Sept. 16, WGN’s Dina Bair has the latest on new medical information, including: Long-term stress levels & mental health concerns in children Hair strands can reveal something in ...

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

A piece of resin gum from 5,700 years ago reveals the DNA, diet, and microbes from the body of a prehistoric woman.

Background: Incorporating gum disease assessment into epidemiologic studies would facilitate investigations of disease etiology. Objective: We evaluated the accuracy and inter-rater reliability of ...

When it comes to women’s health, topics like nutrition, exercise, reproductive care, and mental wellness often take center stage. But one area that is frequently overlooked is oral health. The ...

Around 40% of U.S. adults ages 30 and older have some level of gum disease, known as periodontitis, a chronic inflammatory condition whose progression leads to wobbly teeth, tooth loss and persistent ...

There’s a tension in modern periodontics that we don’t talk about enough. A clinical paradox. We have our primary enemy in sight: a pathogenic biofilm that destroys the structures holding teeth in ...

Nearly half of all adults have some form of gum disease—and it is not just affecting your teeth. Daniel Thunell, DMD, board-certified periodontist at University of Utah Health, explains the research ...

A new study has found that washing your mouth with green tea can actually protect against bacteria and gum disease. Research suggests that matcha, known for its abundance of antioxidants, may offer ...

A healthy mouth contributes to a healthier you. When we think about health and wellness, the focus is often on nutrition, exercise, mental health, or disease prevention. One area that is frequently ...