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 ...

“The data indicate that more conservative periodontal therapy might initially be considered for IBD patients with advanced periodontal disease for whom PPI are prescribed as a component of their IBD ...

Millions of people worldwide suffer from gum disease, yet we still don't fully understand how healthy gums turn into damaged, ...

Editor's Note: This author's case report is based on the work of Jorgen Slots, DDS, DMD, PhD, MBA. See Anti-Infective Agents in Periodontal Treatment on Medscape for an overview. A 42-year-old healthy ...

Laser gum surgery offers a minimally invasive alternative to traditional scalpel-based procedures, significantly reducing ...

PHILADELPHIA (CNN) -- Anyone who has had gum disease is probably familiar with the discomfort and embarrassment of poor oral health, such as bad breath, bleeding, discolored teeth and even tooth loss.

An AHA scientific statement examines the link between periodontal disease and ASCVD, highlighting shared risk factors and inflammatory mechanisms.

Many people believe that loose teeth are an unavoidable consequence of gum disease – something that must simply be accepted.

Nearly 90% of adults have experienced tooth decay, while gum disease affects over half of American adults—yet conventional ...

If you’ve noticed persistent bad breath, swollen or bleeding gums, or loose teeth, these could be signs of gum disease requiring periodontal therapy. Receding gumlines and discomfort might indicate ...

Open wide and check your gums in the bathroom mirror. If what you see are pale pink, firm gums that wrap tightly around your teeth, then you get high marks for gum health. If, however, your gums are ...