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 ...

Periodontal (gum) disease and diabetes are locked in a grim partnership aimed at undermining your health, experts warn. "Recent research has shown that diabetes is not only a major risk factor for ...

Roughly one-third of adults in the United States regularly floss, which is not good news for your teeth, gums or dental bill. A proper dental routine, which includes brushing and flossing, can help ...

DALLAS, April 10, 2024 — Treating gum disease in the 3-months after a procedure to correct an irregular heartbeat known as atrial fibrillation (AFib) may lower oral inflammation and may reduce AFib ...

Headaches are extremely common and have several underlying causes. While most people associate headaches with neurological issues or vision problems, dental health is an often-overlooked contributor.

New research suggests that while vaping can increase plaque and inflammation, its effects on gum disease remain unclear. Should vapers be worried? Here's what the latest science reveals. Study: The ...