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

Researchers have developed a targeted approach to combat periodontitis without disrupting the natural balance of the oral ...

Donna Christiano Campisano is a freelance writer specializing in women and children's health issues. She has written for numerous consumer publications and websites, including Parents, Woman’s Day, ...

By Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay ReporterSATURDAY, March 7, 2026 (HealthDay News) — No matter how much you brush, floss and ...

SAN DIEGO -- Treating gum infections with an antibiotic decreases two markers of inflammation throughout the body, further supporting the connection between oral health and general health, researchers ...

Kathryn contacted me for a second opinion. Her problems are not unusual. She told me what she had gone through so far. It started when her dentist told her that she had a gum infection, caused by the ...

Seeing blood when you brush can be the first sign that something is wrong with your gums. Many people ignore this, especially if there is no pain involved.

A gum infection was found to be a potential risk factor of Alzheimer’s disease in a study published Wednesday in the journal Science Advances. The bacteria Porphyromonas gingivalis, known as Pg, lead ...

Bleeding gums may seem like a minor inconvenience, just a spot of red in the sink after brushing, but experts warn it can be a red flag for deeper health concerns. Gum disease is one of the most ...

Celebrated globally on 20 March and endorsed by the FDI World Dental Federation, World Oral Health Day encourages ...

Alzheimer’s disease could be caused by a gum infection, according to a new study. The study, published this week in the peer-reviewed journal Science Advances, suggests the bacteria Porphyromonas ...