Gum disease, especially in its more advanced form known as periodontitis, is a chronic inflammatory condition caused by ...

You see your gums when you brush your teeth or smile in the mirror. And you rarely give them a second thought. But they’re a major player in your overall health. According to data from the American ...

Academy footballers in England are more likely to have major problems with tooth decay and poor oral hygiene, a new study ...

Nearly 40% of adults develop gum disease that can lead to tooth loss. Learn the warning signs to catch this common condition ...

The prevalence of tooth and gum issues among teenage (academy) professional footballers in England is high, finds research ...

There is growing recognition in medicine that what happens in one part of the body can ripple through others. That idea is now being explored in a ...

You may not need to remove your wisdom teeth if they're healthy and fully erupted. Infection, crowding, and other ...

Experts recommend brushing at least twice a day and flossing once a day to eliminate plaque-forming bacteria that could ...

Sensitivity, bad breath, or bleeding gums? Your mouth is trying to warn you. Learn what these signs mean and how to protect ...

Fizzy drinks could be causing tooth decay in young professional footballers - A study led by University College London ...

Lea Anne Haney, a dental hygienist at Northeast Delta Dental, has soldiered on the front lines of mouth care for 45 years, using her gloved fingers, dental tools and jets of water to clean teeth and ...