"I always like to reiterate to my patients that if you're seeing bleeding, that's not normal, healthy gums should not bleed." ...

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

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 ...

Incorporating a diode laser and erythritol air polishing as supplements to scaling and root planing (SRP) may offer an accelerated periodontal treatment method, according to a study recently published ...

Is there a link between gum disease and Alzheimer's disease? In a 2020 analysis led by the National Institute on Aging, (NIA), scientists suggest that bacteria that cause gum disease are also ...

New trial results show that intense gum disease treatment reduces how much the carotid artery narrows in otherwise healthy individuals. This suggests oral health should be taken seriously as a ...

Research has long pointed to a link between poor gum health and a higher risk of cardiovascular disease — and now, a new trial suggests that treating severe gum disease may reduce the narrowing of a ...