Learn how dentists treat gum disease with deep cleanings, antibiotics, and long-term care to protect your smile and overall ...

A study published in BMC Oral Health suggests that women of childbearing age with gum disease may face a higher risk of ...

"Periodontal disease is often silent, meaning symptoms — particularly pain — may not appear until an advanced stage of the disease," says Y. Natalie Jeong, DMD, periodontist and professor and ...

Gum diseases are common oral health issues that can also lead to unrelated issues such as headaches A doctor explains this ...

Researchers have found in a new study that Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is associated with a reduced prevalence of ...

“As gum disease worsens, periodontitis occurs where some of the bone that anchors a tooth in place is lost,” says Dr. Yang. “This can lead to the tooth loosening, becoming infected, and even ...

Alzheimer's disease Everyone is susceptible to gum disease, but some may be a greater risk. According to several NHANES studies, individuals over the age of 65 have a greater severity of gum disease.

A new study claims to explain the association between gum disease and diabetes, cardiovascular disease and even Alzheimer’s. The research demonstrates how periodontitis can initiate a systemic ...

Research shows that periodontitis, severe gum disease, is linked to higher blood pressure in otherwise healthy individuals. This study of 500 adults with and without gum disease found that ...

A periodontal disease pathogen promotes the activation of immune system cells that can exacerbate the progression of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a study recently ...

This includes gingivitis and periodontitis — a serious gum infection that leads to bleeding gums and can destroy the jawbone without immediate treatment. Overall, 60,995 participants had ...