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 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 ...

Ayana Headspeth suffered from severe periodontal disease before transforming her confidence through an implant procedure 2infinityndamom/TikTok (2) A woman was diagnosed with severe periodontal ...

Understanding Gum Disease: From Gingivitis to Advanced Periodontal Disease: By Shreoshree Chakrabarty Gingivitis and periodontal disease are common forms of gum disease that can cause serious oral ...

Hyaluronic acid (HA), a humectant added to some skincare products, may support gum healing and regeneration, leading to better clinical results when combined with nonsurgical therapy or surgery, ...

Periocare is revolutionizing periodontal care in Honolulu with advanced laser gum surgery and state-of-the-art dental implants. Dr. Braden Seamons, DDS, joined Living808 to share how his practice is ...

In A Nutshell Gum disease and chronic kidney disease appear to reinforce each other through shared inflammation, with each ...

Periodontal disease may be a risk factor for atrial fibrillation (AF), according to data from a small Japanese study. Among patients with AF undergoing left atrial appendage (LAA) excision surgery, ...

Is there a link between gum disease and Alzheimer's disease? In a 2020 analysis led by the National Institute on Aging, (NIA), scientists suggest that bacteria that cause gum disease are also ...

June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month. To mark the occasion, dental hygienist-turned-educator Jo-Anne Jones explains how dental disease and inflammation can contribute to brain disease and ...

Type 2 diabetes can decrease saliva production and increase glucose levels in saliva. This may lead to plaque and tartar buildup on teeth and gums, increasing the chances of developing gum disease.