Research reveals that oral health may play pivotal role in brain disease.

The link between periodontal health, particularly gum inflammation, and dementia is not new. A recent long-term study has now examined more closely which characteristics of periodontitis are ...

Gum disease can develop gradually, and many people don't realize there's a problem until they've already experienced ...

Scientists have shown that a naturally occurring virus can dismantle complex bacterial communities responsible for severe gum ...

A recent study reveals that intensive diabetes treatment can improve periodontal disease inflammation. Researchers found that two weeks of intensive diabetes treatment under hospitalization for ...

Gum recession occurs when the gum tissue surrounding a tooth pulls back, exposing part of the tooth root. It may affect one tooth or several teeth, and it can develop gradually without causing pain at ...

(2247102092/E+/Getty Images) A surprising link between oral health and the brain is growing stronger by the year. In a ...