Nearly 40% of adults develop gum disease that can lead to tooth loss. Learn the warning signs to catch this common condition ...

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While healthy gums indicate both oral and overall health, unhealthy gums can be a cause for alarm. Here's what to look out for.

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Bleeding gums are a sign of gingivitis, a form of early periodontal disease. Almost half of American adults have some form of periodontal disease—many don't even know it. Yet if left unchecked ...

Medically reviewed by Edmund Khoo, DDS Periodontal disease (gum disease) is a bacterial infection of the gums that affects ...

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A new review by an international group of researchers has examined the mounting evidence linking periodontal disease-commonly ...

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