Did you brush your teeth? A new study links gum disease to signs of brain damage in older adults. These signs, called white ...

Oral health is more than just a matter of maintaining a bright smile. Scientists have recently warned that gum disease, often ...

New research links gum disease and cavities to stroke risk, adding to the evidence that poor oral health may have a ...

Early results from a new dental study point to a plant-based compound that may offer a safer, more accessible approach to ...

Adults with gum disease may be more likely to have signs of damage to the brain's white matter, called white matter ...

While this study doesn't prove that gum disease causes brain changes, it raises a compelling possibility: your gums may offer ...

Brushing your teeth can save not just your smile—it can save your brain. Based on a new study, published in Neurology Open ...

Periodontal disease (PD) and dental caries are associated with an increased risk for ischemic stroke and major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE).

For people living with diabetes, caring for their gums can be just as important as managing blood sugar. Research has shown ...

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 ...

From gingival inflammation to bone loss, here's what veterinarians need to communicate to owners about periodontal disease.

People with both cavities and gum disease were found to have an 86% higher stroke risk than those with healthy mouths. The ...