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 ...

Learn the early signs to watch for and what steps to take to prevent gum disease. This content was originally produced for audio. Certain elements such as tone, sound effects, and music, may not fully ...

Gum disease can result in rapid bacterial invasion, receding gums, and loose or missing teeth. Dentists can detect early signs of osteoporosis through changes in oral health, such as receding gums or ...

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

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 ...

The importance of maintaining oral health: It is extremely important to pay attention to your oral health and hygiene, because it is as crucial as neurological, cardiovascular, or respiratory health.

A new study suggests that you could be ingesting thousands of microplastics every time you chew gum. This discovery comes ...

A 2016 study performed jointly by the University of Southampton and Kings College London also reported a link between gum disease and greater rates of cognitive decline in individuals with early ...