Gum disease is one of the most common chronic health conditions in adults. For those 40 and older, it’s also the leading cause of premature tooth loss. Unlike cavities, which ...

Gum’s the word — and a new study links chewing the right kind to a decrease in preterm birth and delivery of low-birthweight babies in an impoverished African country. “It surprised us all that such a ...

Medically reviewed by Brian T. Luong, DMD Key Takeaways A gum boil is a painful, swollen bump filled with pus on your ...

New research reveals a startling link between poor oral health and increased stroke risk. Gum disease and cavities, often ...

Physical activity can stave off inflammation, which in turn could possibly decrease the risk of developing periodontitis. However, not all bodily movements appear to offer the same benefits. The large ...

Research has revealed there’s an ingredient in your morning apple that could reduce the risk of gum disease. Earlier this month, the Archives of Oral Biology posted a study, conducted by researchers ...

A recent study reveals that intensive diabetes treatment can improve periodontal disease inflammation. Researchers found that two weeks of intensive diabetes treatment under hospitalization for ...

Bacteria that causes gum disease can also raise a person's risk of head and neck cancers, a new study says. More than a dozen bacterial species have been linked to a collective 50% increased risk of ...

Periodontal disease, represented by periodontitis, is the leading cause of tooth loss and affects close to one in five adults worldwide. In most cases, this condition occurs as a result of an ...