It's well established that gum disease and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are strongly linked. But what wasn't known, until a ...

A major new study presented at EuroPerio11, the world's leading congress in periodontology and implant dentistry by the EFP, has found that people with signs of gum disease are more likely to suffer ...

When it comes to maintaining your health, you may be overlooking one of the most important parts of your body: your mouth. Gum disease is the most common oral disease, with studies estimating that up ...

A new study led by Hiroshima University has revealed a potential link between the bacterium responsible for gum disease (periodontitis) and atrial fibrillation (AFib), a common heart rhythm disorder.

Research has revealed there’s an ingredient in your morning apple that could reduce the risk of gum disease. Earlier this month, the Archives of Oral Biology posted a study, conducted by researchers ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Periodontal disease is a common and a growing issue. About 40% of adults ages 30 and over have some form of it. That number increases to 70% for people over age 65. Here are some ...

Patients with periodontitis may have an 80% greater risk of experiencing migraines compared to those with healthy gums, according to a review recently published in the European Journal of Neurology.

(BPT) – Gum disease. Nearly half of all U.S. adults over 30 years old (or nearly 65 million people) have it 1. However, only 16% of adults 30+ (referred to as “consumers” throughout) report having ...