Research reveals that having cavities and gum disease dramatically increases your risk of potentially fatal health events.

Periodontal (gum) disease and diabetes are locked in a grim partnership aimed at undermining your health, experts warn. "Recent research has shown that diabetes is not only a major risk factor for ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Gingivitis in cats is one of the most common dental problems seen in general ...

For years, oral health and cardiovascular health were treated as separate concerns, each with its own set of risk factors and treatments. But emerging research has forced a shift in this perspective.

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Megan Milstead Before my cat Nala was diagnosed with gingivitis, I had no idea how ...

People with diabetes are more prone to gum disease, due to the damage the chronic illness does to small blood vessels, a new ...

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

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

There are several factors that make oral care an important component of overall health care for women, particularly during pregnancy. Mia L. Geisinger, DDS, MS – a professor in the UAB School of ...

Before my cat Nala was diagnosed with gingivitis, I had no idea how important it was to brush her teeth. The idea of sticking a mint-flavored toothbrush in her mouth sounded like a recipe for disaster ...