Healthy gums are pale pink, sit tightly around the teeth, and protect against bacteria. Unhealthy gums become dark red, ...

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

American Heart Association study links flossing to reduced stroke and heart rhythm risks. Dr. Charlee Goodman says oral care could impact overall health.

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 suffer ...

Discover how gum disease and diabetes create a vicious cycle, why bleeding gums could signal blood sugar problems, and ...

What do your gums have to do with your heart? More than you might think. Chronic gum disease can lead to inflammation that damages your heart over time.

National Mental Health Month’s theme, “Turn Awareness into Action,” encourages individuals of all ages and communities to ...

Systemic inflammation is one of the main ways oral health affects heart health. Chronic periodontitis triggers a prolonged immune response, increasing levels of key inflammatory markers such as C ...

In fact, chronic periodontitis triggers a prolonged immune response, increasing levels of key inflammatory markers such as C-reactive protein and cytokines. These molecules can damage blood vessel ...

A recent study reveals that dimethyl fumarate (DMF), a compound already approved for other inflammatory diseases, can prevent ...