Gum disease is one of the most common chronic health conditions in adults. For those 40 and older, it’s also the leading cause of premature tooth loss. Unlike cavities, which ...

In a new study, a local dental researcher warns of the connection between gum disease and COVID-19. He says brushing, flossing and dental cleanings may help protect you from severe symptoms and ...

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 ...

Treating gum disease reduced symptoms of prostatitis, according to researchers from Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine and the departments of urology and pathology at University ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Periodontal disease is a common and a growing issue. About 40% of adults ages 30 and over have some form of it. That number increases to 70% for people over age 65. Here are some ...

Research has revealed there’s an ingredient in your morning apple that could reduce the risk of gum disease. Earlier this month, the Archives of Oral Biology posted a study, conducted by researchers ...

Since the millennium, medical researchers have increasingly focused on the role of chronic inflammation in health problems, particularly in heart and blood vessel (cardiovascular) disease.

Researchers report that elevated levels of the oral bacteria Fusobacterium nucleatum may be linked with greater disability in ...