Most people think of gum disease as a dental problem that causes bleeding gums, bad breath, or loose teeth. However, growing research suggests that poor oral health may also affect the heart. While ...

Your morning routine might seem ordinary until you notice something that makes you pause at the bathroom sink. That slight pink tinge in the water after brushing your teeth could be more than just ...

Poor oral health may have effects that go beyond the teeth and gums. Research published in the journal Science Advances has ...

Most people think of bleeding gums as a minor dental problem. They brush, see a little blood in the sink, rinse, and continue ...

(StudyFinds.org) – Poor dental health may also lead to poor mental health, a new study reveals. Researchers from the University of Birmingham say developing gum disease and tooth issues can also ...

Adults with gum disease may be more likely to have signs of damage to the brain's white matter, called white matter hyperintensities, than people without gum disease, according to a study published in ...

Brush up on some healthy heart habits. And according to gastroenterologist Dr. Saurabh Sethi, a not all that uncommon nighttime oral care habit could be increasing your chances of having a heart ...

Hidden beneath your smile, gum disease silently develops in millions of Americans, often without obvious symptoms until significant damage occurs. Nearly 40% of adults over 30 in the United States ...

What do your gums have to do with your heart? A lot, according to a slew of recent studies that have linked gum disease, or periodontitis, to an increased risk of heart disease. The connection made ...

A recent study reveals that intensive diabetes treatment can improve periodontal disease inflammation. Researchers found that two weeks of intensive diabetes treatment under hospitalization for ...

The association between periodontitis and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) is stronger than previously recognized, a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association (AHA) ...

Left unaddressed, these seemingly minor oral health issues can turn into bigger problems.