There is increasing evidence that gum disease is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events, including heart ...

New research reveals a startling link between poor oral health and increased stroke risk. Gum disease and cavities, often ...

A new study led by Hiroshima University has revealed a potential link between the bacterium responsible for gum disease (periodontitis) and atrial fibrillation (AFib), a common heart rhythm disorder.

There is increasing evidence that gum disease is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular events, including heart ...

Your smile may reveal more than your mood — research shows that gum disease and oral inflammation are closely tied to heart ...

Studies show clear links between dental health and heart disease. Brush up on ideal oral hygiene habits (and the surprising ...

A deep clean at the dentist may benefit more than just your oral health. In a two-year study of people with periodontitis or severe gum disease, researchers from University College London (UCL) found ...

New research shows that the gum disease bacterium P. gingivalis can slip into the bloodstream and infiltrate the heart. There, it quietly drives scar tissue buildup -- distorting the heart's ...

Periodontal disease may be a comorbidity in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) heart attacks, according to a large U.S. study published on May 8 in the Journal of the ...

Scientists found that having both gum disease and cavities was associated with a sharply higher risk of stroke and heart problems. Regular dental care may be an easy, overlooked way to protect not ...

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 ...