Discover the most common cause of adult tooth loss and learn prevention strategies to protect your teeth from this silent disease.

It's easy to forget that we should floss every day — and that we should follow up with our dentist at least twice a year. However, it may become a lot easier to make these things a priority if ...

Gingivitis is an inflammatory condition affecting the gums, and while it may seem mild at first, it can lead to significant ...

Researchers have found in a new study that periodontitis was linked to a higher risk of peptic and duodenal ulcers, but not gastric ulcers. Therefore treatment of periodontitis may enhance ...

Gum disease, a widespread condition, is linked to increased heart disease risk, according to Harvard Health. Bacteria from gum disease may trigger blood vessel inflammation, potentially leading to ...

People with poor mental health face many challenges. One that’s perhaps lesser known is that they’re more likely than the ...

A world-first antiviral treatment has been developed for human papillomaviruses (HPVs) which can lead to mouth cancer.

Dental plaque is a complex biofilm at the heart of oral disease. Learn how it causes cavities and gum inflammation and why ...

Background The aim of treating periodontitis is to reduce swelling and infection and stabilise the condition of the gums and supporting bone. The level of sugar in the blood is too high in people with ...

NHS dental system is facing a reform to improve urgent care, protect children’s teeth and provide some new special treatments ...

The new consultation plans to offer special treatments, 700,000 additional appointments and support for people in the ...