“Any significant discomfort, redness or swelling that doesn’t resolve may indicate an infection or periodontal or advanced ...

Dental experts emphasize replacing your toothbrush every three months to ensure effective cleaning and avoid dental issues.

Experts recommend brushing at least twice a day and flossing once a day to eliminate plaque-forming bacteria that could ...

Preclinical research suggests that P. gingivalis, a bacteria linked to gum disease, may travel to the left atrium, ...

Did you know that poor oral health can affect your heart? Many people think of gum disease as just a dental problem, but research suggests that it is linked ...

The body reacts to this with inflammation. Initially, this process only affects the gums. The first signs of gingivitis are ...

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

These findings suggest that people with gum disease, especially those infected with P. gingivalis producing gingipain, may be ...

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.

Discover the bidirectional relationship between diabetes and periodontal disease. Learn how controlling blood sugar can improve oral health and why dental care is crucial for diabetes management, with ...

In one experiment on the spirochete linked to gum disease, treatment with hexachlorophene significantly reduced the bacteria's ability to move, demonstrating that stopping their motility could be ...