People say the eyes are the window to your soul, but your mouth may be the window to your health. It's estimated that up to 50% of Americans currently have mild gum disease, or gingivitis, while up to ...

Blood in the sink after brushing teeth sends immediate alarm signals through most people’s minds. The sight of pink-tinged saliva or red streaks on dental floss creates instant concern about oral ...

Research has continued to find that fruit protects your gum health and wards off inflammation. A recent study, published in ...

Oral health could be more vital than you think. A 20-year study found that people with both gum disease and cavities face an ...

Although most people don't associate oral disease with serious health problems, increasing evidence shows that oral bacteria play a significant role in systemic diseases like colon cancer and heart ...

Does gum disease cause cardiovascular disease (CVD)? This is a critical question. It needs to be answered, if possible. I will offer my opinion shortly. 3 peer-reviewed papers The prestigious journal ...

New research links gum disease and cavities to stroke risk, adding to the evidence that poor oral health may have a ...

A pair of new studies published Wednesday in the journal Neurology Open Access linked gum disease and cavities to a higher ...

Adults with gum disease may be more likely to have signs of damage to the brain's white matter, called white matter ...

From gingival inflammation to bone loss, here's what veterinarians need to communicate to owners about periodontal disease.

Gum disease may be associated with cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD), a leading cause of stroke, in patients with ischemic stroke, according to a new study published on December 5 in the Journal of ...

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 ...