A topical gel that blocks the receptor for a metabolic byproduct called succinate treats gum disease by suppressing inflammation and changing the makeup of bacteria in the mouth, according to a new ...

Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease or periodontitis, is an infection of the gums that support your teeth. It progresses from mild inflammation (gingivitis) to severe tissue and bone damage ...

Nearly half of U.S. adults over 30 show signs of gum disease, which can cause tooth loss. Here’s how to recognize and treat it. By Melinda Wenner Moyer If your spit is sometimes tinged pink at least a ...

Gum disease—also called periodontal disease—is one of the most common dental problems worldwide. Nearly half of U.S. adults experience it at some point. If left untreated, it can lead to tooth loss ...

Combining conventional scaling with an anti-infective drug treatment may improve outcomes for patients with severe periodontitis, according to a commentary published on August 1 in Periodontology 2000 ...

DALLAS, April 10, 2024 — Treating gum disease in the 3-months after a procedure to correct an irregular heartbeat known as atrial fibrillation (AFib) may lower oral inflammation and may reduce AFib ...

New research connects the Mediterranean way of eating with healthier gums and lower inflammation, adding oral health to the diet’s growing list of benefits. Study: Relationship between Mediterranean ...