A review by the American Heart Association Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Committee strengthens the case that keeping our ...

New research reveals strong links between gum disease and heart problems. Plaque buildup in gums may signal increased ...

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

Scientists are uncovering a surprising way to influence bacteria—not by killing them, but by changing how they communicate.

Scientists have long been stumped by the neurodegenerative condition, Alzheimer's disease, and have been working to ...

Sure, you know that maintaining good oral hygiene is important for your dental health. It means better breath, fewer cavities, and healthier gums. But keeping your mouth healthy can have total-body ...

New research reveals a startling link between poor oral health and increased stroke risk. Gum disease and cavities, often ...

When it comes to maintaining your health, you may be overlooking one of the most important parts of your body: your mouth. Gum disease is the most common oral disease, with studies estimating that up ...

Scientists have been obsessed with finding the origin of Alzheimer's disease for decades. We know that it occurs because ...

The newest addition to your dentist’s grab bag of goodies might soon be gum. European scientists describe the development of a chewing gum that detects oral infections Tuesday in Nature Communications ...

There’s good news for the nearly 65 million Americans with gum (periodontal) disease. If you suffer from gum disease and need surgery, you may now be able to say goodbye to a mouthful of gauze and ...