Most people think of gum disease as a dental problem that causes bleeding gums, bad breath, or loose teeth. However, growing research suggests that poor oral health may also affect the heart. While ...

When it comes to maintaining your health, you may be overlooking one of the most important parts of your body: your mouth. Gum disease is the most common oral disease, with studies estimating that up ...

In a large population-based study from Germany, researchers found that severe gum disease was associated with reduced kidney ...

The bacteria that leave your mouth and reach your arteries Bleeding gums are not just a dental inconvenience. When the tissue ...

Your morning routine might seem ordinary until you notice something that makes you pause at the bathroom sink. That slight pink tinge in the water after brushing your teeth could be more than just ...

Adults with gum disease may be more likely to have signs of damage to the brain's white matter, called white matter hyperintensities, than people without gum disease, according to a study published in ...

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Hidden beneath your smile, gum disease silently develops in millions of Americans, often without obvious symptoms until significant damage occurs. Nearly 40% of adults over 30 in the United States ...

Gum diseases are among the most common chronic human diseases, affecting between 20 to 50% of people worldwide. They happen when plaque, a sticky film of bacteria, builds up on teeth. The earliest ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A dentist checks the teeth of a patient in Indianapolis on January 22, 2016. (Michael Conroy/Associated Press) Poor oral hygiene ...

Periodontal (gum) disease is one of the most prevalent diseases worldwide, caused by the bacterium Porphyromonas gingivalis ...