This process is continuous, starting with early plaque biofilm formation and maturing as it accumulates more bacteria.

If you’re worried you might have gum disease, there’s a good reason for that. About half of U.S. adults have gum disease. It’s one of the most common reasons people see the dentist. Also called ...

We hear from periodontist Varkha Rattu on why interdental brushes are key for thorough oral hygiene practices.

Based on disease type, the periodontal disease treatment market is segmented into Gingivitis ... leveraging a man-machine ...

Medically reviewed by Edmund Khoo, DDS Trench mouth is a severe, advanced form of gingivitis (gum disease) that causes ...

The health of your teeth and gums, and oral health in general, is more important than you might think. Decades of research ...

A trailblazing review proposed that poor oral health particularly periodontal disease can cause atherosclerotic ...

We spoke with dentists to learn more about what a calculus bridge is, its side effects and how to prevent one from forming ...

Worldwide hypertension is estimated to affect up to four-in-ten people over the age 25 - claiming around 7.5 million lives a ...

Lyme disease and gum disease. Research shows that dementia is more common in people who have these infections. There is currently not enough evidence to say that these infections contribute to the ...