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

Gum health is the basis of dental health, but many people overlook it. If you build up the habit of brushing your teeth ...

The signs of dental pain in dogs aren’t always easy to identify. Dogs will, of course, keep eating, wag their tails and ...

Researchers have identified a new way to fight infections like Lyme disease and syphilis by disrupting the bacteria's "motor, ...

Gum disease, and your grandparents used to call it pyorrhea, is actually a bacterial infection of the gums. Gum disease starts strictly from bacteria. It starts from not cleaning your mouth properly.

Bad breath (medically known as halitosis) is a symptom of gastrointestinal (GI) conditions, such as acid reflux and ulcers.

Itchy gums refer to a sensation of irritation or itching in the gums, which can be uncomfortable and distracting. After injuring your teeth or gums, you may experience itching as the cuts begin to ...

Researchers from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus studied a new method to deliver antibiotics, specifically gentamicin, directly into the bladder tissue to better treat UTIs.

They found that, on average, one gram of chewing gum releases about 100 microplastics, while others release more than 600. A ...

The body reacts to this with inflammation. Initially, this process only affects the gums. The first signs of gingivitis are swelling, redness and bleeding gums, for example when brushing your teeth or ...

In recent years, research has suggested a connection between oral bacteria and Alzheimer's disease, raising concerns for those with poor dental health. With nearly 700 species of bacteria ...