Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects the gums and supporting structures of the teeth. It is primarily caused by the build-up of plaque ...

For a bone graft, a dental surgeon will use either an artificial bone or bone harvested from other parts of the body to restore the loss of bone in ... dental cleaning stops gum disease from worsening ...

These diseases range from mild gingivitis, which causes red, swollen, and bleeding gums, to more severe forms like periodontitis, which can lead to tooth loss if untreated. Periodontal diseases ...

Overconsumption of sugar fuels low-grade systemic inflammation and microbial imbalance, accelerating periodontal inflammation and systemic diseases ... attachment loss, and bone loss); gradually ...

The chronic inflammation caused by gum disease can lead to tooth loss and the destruction of gum tissue, which has been linked to systemic diseases such as cardiovascular disease. Another ...

The researchers say loss of smell is an early sign of numerous neurological and bodily diseases. Researchers from the Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Sciences, in collaboration with The Oxford ...

The same bacteria make Alzheimer’s disease worse in mouse models and blocking their toxic products seemed to help. Gum disease has also been associated with a greater risk of developing Alzheimer's ...

More than 500 Amazon employees sent a letter on Wednesday to AWS CEO Matt Garman, urging the executive to reverse the company's full return-to-office policy, Reuters reports.