If I stick to consistent homecare and regular specialist treatment, I may be able to reach old age with a full set of teeth and no more bleeding gums. I just wish I’d taken gum health more ...

An estimated 42% of U.S. adults aged 30 years or older have periodontitis, with about 7.8% of those adults having severe ...

Learn how to make Amla mouth rinse for whiter teeth This natural remedy strengthens gums prevents plaque and promotes overall ...

Home remedies like a saltwater gargle can help but you may need to seek professional care. A gum boil is an abscess that forms on the gum. An abscess is a painful swollen bump filled with pus ...

Millennium Dental Technologies, Inc. has been awarded a new U.S. Patent for laser-assisted periodontal treatment. The announcement coincides with Gum Disease Awareness Month, which is recognized ...

The field of dentistry has evolved far beyond routine cleanings and cavity fillings. Cosmetic dentistry, a specialized branch ...

Dental therapies, such as scaling, root planing and antibiotic treatment, often make rheumatoid arthritis symptoms much less severe, and evidence suggests that periodontal treatment may slow the ...

It may cost more if you need anesthesia. Gum disease is a preventable infection of your mouth. It’s also called periodontitis. Without treatment, it can damage the gum tissue above and around ...

But one study found that in mothers with mild to moderate periodontal disease, treatment before 21 weeks may prevent preterm births. Another showed that improving gum health before or during ...

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