It can be a real pain in the neck. Rheumatoid arthritis, or RA, is an autoimmune disease in which the body mistakenly attacks the lining of the joints, causing painful swelling and stiffness.

Dental floss is one of the major ways you can maintain oral hygiene. It helps prevent gum disease by removing plaque stuck between teeth and also leftovers. As a sticky substance, plaque contains ...

A growing number of studies suggest that gum disease may be linked to serious heart problems. These problems include heart ...

There is increasing evidence that gum disease is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events, including heart ...

There is increasing evidence that gum disease is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular events, including heart ...

Learn how effective gum disease treatment can protect your teeth, key steps to follow, and when to seek professional care for lasting oral health.

The Nigerian Dental Association (NDA) has called for urgent reforms in oral health policy implementation and improved access to healthcare. It also called for strengthened national strategies to ...

A new study has found that people who take antidepressants may be less likely to suffer from severe gum disease. This unexpected finding could offer new hope for those dealing with both mental health ...

Antidepressant use is linked to a lower prevalence of periodontitis, according to a study published online Oct. 29 in the Journal of Periodontology. María Martínez, from University Complutense in ...

Severe dental disease is common among people addicted to methamphetamine and cocaine, as is tooth loss, complicating treatment and recovery. Oral health is often entirely overlooked by individuals ...

A deep clean at the dentist may benefit more than just your oral health. In a two-year study of people with periodontitis or severe gum disease, researchers from University College London (UCL) found ...