Poor mental health can lead to poor oral health – and vice versa. Here’s what can be done to tackle this problem.

Which symptoms you experience largely depend on the stage of gum disease. There are four, from gingivitis to advanced periodontitis. Here's a breakdown of each stage and its most common symptoms.

UNDERSTANDING GUM DISEASE: CAUSES, SYMPTOMS, AND STAGES. Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease or periodontitis, is an infection of the gums that support your teeth.

A major new study presented at EuroPerio11, the world's leading congress in periodontology and implant dentistry by the EFP, has found that people with signs of gum disease are more likely to ...

Discover 7 critical gum disease warning signs that demand immediate attention. Learn prevention tips and treatment options to protect your oral health.

Gingivitis is a mild gum infection. Without treatment, it can progress to periodontitis, which is a more serious condition that may require antibiotic treatment. Learn more here.

“The best way to determine how often you should go to the dentist is to actually go to the dentist,” Flake says. Your dentist ...

Hidden beneath your smile, gum disease silently develops in millions of Americans, often without obvious symptoms until significant damage occurs. Nearly 40% of adults over 30 in the United States ...

THE  bad news is that chronic gum disease, also called chronic periodontitis, cannot be cured, although most of the symptoms may disappear for months after ...

"Considering the various oral manifestations and poor quality of life associated with IBD, it is important to be aware of the symptoms of periodontitis," wrote the authors, led by Ariyan Ayati of the ...