Gum disease News

Among those who never smoked, a two-fold higher risk of developing lung cancer and colorectal cancer was observed for participants with severe periodontitis

It's even more important for women to take good care of their teeth and gums while pregnant.

Periodontal disease is an inflammatory reaction to a bacterial infection below the gum line, causing the gums to become red, swollen, and bleed easily.

Periodontal exams focus on a patient's gum tissue and connection to the teeth. 

Periodontal disease is an inflammatory reaction to a bacterial infection below the gum line. 

A new study has found that post-menopausal women who suffer from gum disease and tooth loss may increase the risk of death.

Gum disease, or gingivitis, begins with bacterial growth in your mouth and is a result of poor dental hygiene. 

US researchers have identified 41 genes that may cause gum disease, paving the way for developing compounds that can be used in targeted treatment of severe periodontitis before loss of teeth and supportive bone occurs.

Besides, good oral hygiene and regular visits to the dentist, there are many things you can do everyday to improve and keep your teeth healthy.

Tobacco users were found to have gum disease as well as reduced lung function, systemic inflammation and indicators of poorer metabolic health.

According to researchers, periodontitis or gum disease is associated with increased dementia severity and subsequent greater progression of cognitive decline in people with Alzheimer's disease.

After a mean follow-up time of 6.7 years, 2,124 women were diagnosed with breast cancer.

Regular and heavy smokers have a significantly increased risk of tooth loss, warns a study.