Puberty gingivitis, a common gum issue in teens, arises from hormonal changes that heighten gum sensitivity to plaque and bacteria. We got in touch with a dentist who shares symptoms, causes, and ...

At home dental care is critical for your oral health, but just can’t replace what a professional cleaning does.

Royalty-free licenses let you pay once to use copyrighted images and video clips in personal and commercial projects on an ongoing basis without requiring additional payments each time you use that ...

A 2020 study of pneumonia patients in South Korea found missing teeth, having cavities, and poor oral hygiene to be closely linked to this condition. This is because bacteria in the mouth can enter ...

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) warned that the XEC strain of the disease is spreading in the UK, with cases increasing at a high rate. The new strain is the result of two variants combining ...

Artistic rendering of what scientists believe Quaestio simpsonorum looked like. The 550-million-year-old Quaestio simpsonorum is the first fossil to show a definitive left-right asymmetry, an ...

Alzheimer’s disease is a common form of dementia that causes progressive brain damage, leading to memory loss and cognitive decline. Though anyone can develop this disease, aging is the primary ...

PERSISTENT bleeding gums, especially during brushing or flossing, can indicate gum disease, such as gingivitis or periodontitis ... within two weeks could be signs of more serious conditions ...

These effects contribute to obesity, metabolic syndrome, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), and other systemic conditions, which are risk factors for periodontal inflammation. The ...