Millions of adults have gum disease, but many do not realize that it is more than a dental problem. Gum disease happens when ...

A tooth infection may seem like a small dental problem, but if left untreated, it can sometimes become a serious health issue ...

Nicotine pouches aren't typically associated with the same health harms as similar products that also contain tobacco, but ...

Nicotine pouches may be tobacco-free, but they're not risk-free. Here's what dentists know—and what researchers are still ...

Waking up with a painful or throbbing tooth can quickly ruin your morning. While occasional tooth discomfort may not seem ...

A healthy smile depends on strong teeth, healthy gums, and proper jaw support. Surgical dental care includes several ...

One of the most common questions patients ask is whether their third molars – commonly known as wisdom teeth – should be ...

A paper published in the Nature journal Biomarker Research by a cross-University team led by Queen Mary University of London ...

Gum disease bacteria may spur calcium buildup in the heart's aortic valve, leading to a common and serious heart valve ...

Researchers found that bacteria linked to gum disease may help drive the development of calcific aortic valve stenosis by triggering inflammation and calcium buildup in the heart valve. The early ...

A doctor's office can be a very stressful place, and there are times a patient might overlook, ignore, or omit things about ...

A lab study investigating mouse and human cardiac tissue found a potential link between gum disease (periodontitis) and a ...