Periodontal (gum) disease and diabetes are locked in a grim partnership aimed at undermining your health, experts warn. "Recent research has shown that diabetes is not only a major risk factor for ...

Nearly half of all adults have some form of gum disease—and it is not just affecting your teeth. Daniel Thunell, DMD, board-certified periodontist at University of Utah Health, explains the research ...

Recent studies reveal a connection between gum disease and an increased risk of blood clots, highlighting the potential life-saving benefits of oral health management for those at risk of thrombosis.

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

People with both cavities and gum disease were found to have an 86% higher stroke risk than those with healthy mouths. The study followed thousands of adults for two decades, linking poor oral health ...

There is growing recognition in medicine that what happens in one part of the body can ripple through others. That idea is now being explored in a surprising place: the mouth. A new review by an ...

Dental plaque is a complex microbial biofilm, not just food debris. The shift from oral health to disease is caused by changes in the balance of plaque’s microbial community, not just the presence of ...

Older adults with gum disease have more signs of brain white matter damage than those with good periodontal health. The corresponding study was published in Neurology Open Access. "While more research ...

Blumberg is a contributor for TIME. Blumberg is a contributor for TIME. Going to the dentist is essential for preventing and detecting cavities, gum disease, and other oral issues. But few people go ...

Severe tooth pain when chewing is one of the most common dental complaints and often a sign that something beneath the ...

Patients with gum disease may face double the risk of developing atopic dermatitis, the chronic skin condition often referred to as eczema that causes red, itchy skin. The study was recently published ...