WE are taught to brush our teeth from a young age for a bright smile and fresh breath. And while those things are true, there is more to it than that. Oral hygiene is also linked to chronic ...

New research has uncovered a surprising link between some everyday health problems and a furry friend in the family home. A ...

People living in the UK 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.

Dentist Dr Kabir Bhogal says there are clear signs of a range of health issues that can be found in your mouth ...

A visit to the dental surgery can be intimidating for many - but did you know your dentist could know more about your health ...

Don't ignore bleeding gums. Experts believe inflammation from the mouth can affect the heart, putting people at greater risk ...

Rogan, at 21, faced chronic myeloid leukaemia. Early signs like bleeding gums were missed. Doctors initially suspected ...

Cemental tear is a rare dental condition where the cementum detaches from tooth roots. Often misdiagnosed, it can lead to ...

An unusually pale or smooth tongue can indicate a deficiency in essential vitamins and minerals, specifically iron, folate, ...

Oral cancer is a silent but serious disease that can affect anyone, regardless of age or background. Each year, thousands of ...

UC ANR research shows fungi are increasingly causing trees to decline and die. UC scientists found 10 woody plant species in six regions of California that had succumbed to infections by nine fungal ...

Heart disease, traditionally an older adult concern, is increasingly affecting teenagers due to poor lifestyle choices, ...