Nearly 40% of adults develop gum disease that can lead to tooth loss. Learn the warning signs to catch this common condition ...

Medically reviewed by Edmund Khoo, DDS Gingivitis and periodontitis are forms of gum disease. Gingivitis is the mildest type ...

Differences between gingivitis and periodontitis, along with proven prevention strategies to protect your oral health and ...

We all know that brushing our teeth is essential for maintaining oral hygiene. However, the importance of brushing goes far ...

A new review by an international group of researchers has examined the mounting evidence linking periodontal disease-commonly ...

You see your gums when you brush your teeth or smile in the mirror. And you rarely give them a second thought. But they’re a major player in your overall health. According to data from the American ...

You're probably aware that untreated high blood pressure can lead to heart attack or stroke, but did you know it can also ...

Scientists have identified the protein that is responsible for stopping teeth from regenerating and got to work rethinking ...

You may not need to remove your wisdom teeth if they're healthy and fully erupted. Infection, crowding, and other ...

Lea Anne Haney, a dental hygienist at Northeast Delta Dental, has soldiered on the front lines of mouth care for 45 years, using her gloved fingers, dental tools and jets of water to clean teeth and ...

Academy footballers were found to be more likely to experience major dental issues than non-footballers at a similar age.

Previously published research indicates high levels of tooth and gum disease among professional senior team footballers in ...