Periodontitis is widespread and can have serious consequences for overall health. Researchers at Fraunhofer have identified a ...

New research shows that 'hacking' the communication channels between microbes in the mouth could boost levels of beneficial ...

In a new statement, the American Heart Association outlines growing evidence linking gum disease to a higher risk for ...

Increasing evidence suggests that the severe gum disease, periodontitis, may contribute to central nervous system disorders ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and gum disease are seemingly unrelated conditions. But research shows that the two have certain bacteria in common. These germs – including P. gingivalis and Aggregatibacter ...

Periodontal diseases comprise a wide range of inflammatory conditions that affect the supporting structures of the teeth (the gingiva, bone and periodontal ligament), which could lead to tooth loss ...

Periodontal pockets are spaces or openings surrounding the teeth under the gum line. These pockets can become filled with infection-causing bacteria. Periodontal pockets are a symptom of periodontitis ...

People with severe or advanced disease around their gums and the tissues that support their teeth are usually candidates for periodontal surgery. Your doctor will let you know if you could benefit ...

Gums are the tissues that surround your teeth and hold them in place. Gum disease is an infection of this tissue. Your dentist might call it periodontal disease or periodontitis. Gum disease starts ...

Having high blood sugar levels can increase a person’s risk of developing gum disease. In turn, gum infections can increase blood glucose levels, which can make it more difficult to manage diabetes.