A new gum disease treatment targets bacterial signals instead of bacteria, and the results could change dentistry.

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 ...

A new biomaterial made from jackfruit latex, pomegranate peel, and simvastatin could transform the treatment of severe gum ...

Understanding Gum Disease: From Gingivitis to Advanced Periodontal Disease: By Shreoshree Chakrabarty Gingivitis and periodontal disease are common forms of gum disease that can cause serious oral ...

People who follow a short-term low-calorie diet may have reduced markers of inflammation associated with gum disease.

A plant compound found in apples, figs and guava could one day replace antibiotics in treating gum disease, according to a new study. Scientists from São Paulo State University's Araraquara School of ...

Periodontal or gum disease is a common dental issue that can cause pain, discomfort and even tooth loss. Fortunately, there ...

A low-calorie fasting-style diet significantly reduced inflammation linked to gum disease in a small clinical study. The ...

Intensive treatment of severe gum disease can help prevent arteries from becoming clogged, supporting heart health and reducing the long-term risk of developing cardiovascular diseases such as ...

April 10 (UPI) --Recurrence of atrial fibrillation in patients who have undergone catheter heart ablation may be reduced by treating gum disease within three months of the procedure, new Japanese ...

A small clinical study found that a short-term low-calorie fasting-style diet reduced markers of gum disease inflammation. The fasting group showed lower inflammatory markers in both blood and gum ...