Gum disease is one of the most common oral health issues, yet many people don’t recognize its early warning signs. If left ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Research has long pointed to a link between poor gum health and a higher risk of cardiovascular disease — and now, a new trial ...

Scientists have developed a new way to fight gum disease without wiping out the mouth’s helpful bacteria—a major shift from traditional treatments. Instead of killing everything, this targeted ...

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Scientists have developed a gel that can block the receptor for a molecule called succinate, which is a normal byproduct of metabolism. By blocking its receptor, the gel can lower inflammation levels ...

A study to be published in the latest issue of The Cochrane Library and led by researchers at the University of Edinburgh and supported by colleagues at the Peninsula Dental School, the University of ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Gum disease can be safely treated during pregnancy and appears to significantly reduce the risk of premature birth associated with periodontal disease, Pennsylvania ...

More than half of men and a third of women over age 30 have some degree of gum disease. Everyone is susceptible because even healthy mouths teem with the bacteria that can cause gum disease. The ...

Dentists Dr Ashley Hall and Dr Ken Chen are the principal dentists at South Burnett Dental Group, providing a full range of ...