For years, treating gum disease has meant scraping away plaque, cutting out damaged tissue or turning to antibiotics that ...

By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD A national study suggests that cavities and gum disease in childhood may echo decades later in the arteries, reinforcing the idea that protecting young smiles could also help ...

“We’ ve known for quite some time that periodontal disease is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease,” says Yu-Ming Ni, M.D ...

A microbe involved in gum disease could fan the flames of breast cancer. In mice, the oral bacterium can swell the size of existing tumors and even spark the formation of precancerous growths, ...

Cavities and severe gum disease in childhood are linked to a significantly higher incidence of heart attack, stroke and coronary artery disease in adulthood, according to a new study from the ...

The Hidden Risks of Gum Disease and How to Prevent It Sandgate, Australia - January 29, 2026 / Sandgate Family Dental / ...

Periodontal disease begins when plaque and bacteria build up along the gumline, triggering inflammation that may initially present as redness, tenderness, or bleeding during brushing. While these ...

A large U.S. study suggests that not getting enough lycopene—the antioxidant that gives tomatoes their red color—may seriously raise the risk of severe gum disease in older adults. Researchers found ...

A tooth cavity and bleeding gums is a common scenario among Danish children—and one that researchers now connect to health problems long after the last baby tooth has left the mouth. Children who have ...

Longevity is all the rage, from anti-aging skin treatments to diets optimized for living longer − but while you may be paying attention to what foods you're putting in your mouth, are you paying ...

A tooth cavity and bleeding gums is a common scenario among Danish children – and one that researchers now connect to health problems long after the last baby tooth has left the mouth. Children who ...