Disrupting the chemical messages that oral bacteria use to coordinate growth may help prevent disease by keeping plaque communities in a healthier state. Like all living things, bacteria adapt in ...

A tooth infection might seem like a relatively minor health issue, but its effects can reach far beyond the mouth. Recent ...

Gum disease affects nearly half of U.S. adults is preventable. Discover expert tips from a U of U Health periodontist to keep ...

Scientists have discovered why males get dental disease more frequently and with greater severity than females, pinpointing ...

Emerging research in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology links severe gum disease with erectile dysfunction and possibly ...

Understanding What Triggers Your TMJ Pain TMJ pain often worsens because of habits that strain the jaw without you realising ...

Reducing Sugar and Increasing Water Intake Sugary foods feed plaque-causing bacteria, making gum irritation worse. Cut down on sweets, soft drinks, and sticky snacks during the week. Drink plenty of ...

Discover hidden diabetes symptoms, prediabetes signs, and type 2 diabetes early symptoms that many overlook to catch warning ...

Your teeth are always at risk of losing their lustre to plaque, a sticky film of bacteria which can have serious effects on ...

It is clearer than ever that brushing and flossing your teeth may not only help prevent periodontal disease but may also ...

A recent study conducted by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has revealed important new information about periodontitis, a common gum disease that causes inflammation and bone loss ...

New innovations in diabetes research could improve early detection and management of the condition. One researcher says diabetes patients are about two to three times more at risk of having severe gum ...