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

A cut on the gums will usually heal on its own with home treatments such as salt water rinses and cold compresses, but certain cases may require medical attention. Mouth injuries are common, ...

Gum disease, or periodontal disease, is one of the most prevalent oral health conditions globally. It might begin quietly, with mild bleeding during brushing or minor gum swelling, but if not treated, ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People who were treated for periodontal disease had lower healthcare costs and fewer hospitalizations for other medical conditions compared to those whose gum disease went ...

Wearing dental braces necessitates diligent oral hygiene to prevent cavities and gum disease. Braces create hard-to-reach ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) May 17 Two studies published this month provide additional evidence that treating gum disease in pregnant women may prevent preterm birth. "These data suggested that ...

Research is just research. It is information that may make a difference in humans once it has been tried and tested in humans. I see the potential in new research published in the Journal of ...

Older adults with dementia who treated their gum disease had a lower risk for dying compared to those who didn’t, a new study shows. The study, which was published Monday in Scientific Reports, found ...

Treating gum disease after a procedure to correct an irregular and abnormally fast heart rate may lower the risk of the cardiac condition reoccurring. The disorder, known as atrial fibrillation, ...