In a new statement, the American Heart Association outlines growing evidence linking gum disease to a higher risk for ...

There is increasing evidence that gum disease is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events, including heart attack, stroke, atrial fibrillation, heart failure and cardiometabolic ...

Scientists have developed a gel that can block the receptor for a molecule called succinate, which is a normal byproduct of metabolism. By blocking its receptor, the gel can lower inflammation levels ...

There’s a tension in modern periodontics that we don’t talk about enough. A clinical paradox. We have our primary enemy in sight: a pathogenic biofilm that destroys the structures holding teeth in ...

Two weeks of an intensive diabetes treatment has shown promise in improving periodontal disease inflammation among patients with type 2 diabetes. The corresponding study was published in Diabetes, ...

A recent study reveals that nearly 75% of people experience gum disease at some stage in their lives. Factors such as poor ...

INDIANAPOLIS (Ivanhoe Newswire) — 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.

New research reveals strong links between gum disease and heart problems. Plaque buildup in gums may signal increased ...

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When the dentist urges you floss diligently for the 12th time in one visit, it’s not an overstatement. That’s because seeing red in the sink after your nightly brush is never a good sign. “Gum tissue ...