Adults with gum disease may be more likely to have signs of damage to the brain's white matter, called white matter ...

New research links gum disease and cavities to stroke risk, adding to the evidence that poor oral health may have a ...

Older adults with gum disease are more likely to display signs of white matter damage in the brain, which is correlated with memory decline, balance issues, and higher stroke risk. That is according ...

People with gum disease may have higher levels of brain white matter damage, a new study finds. Researchers observed that participants with gum disease had significantly more white matter ...

For people living with diabetes, caring for their gums can be just as important as managing blood sugar. Research has shown ...

People with both cavities and gum disease were found to have an 86% higher stroke risk than those with healthy mouths. The ...

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 ...

Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease or periodontitis, is an infection of the gums that support your teeth. It progresses from mild inflammation (gingivitis) to severe tissue and bone damage ...

Nearly half of all adults have some form of gum disease—and it is not just affecting your teeth. Daniel Thunell, DMD, board-certified periodontist at University of Utah Health, explains the research ...

South Anchorage Dental Center (SADC) just released a new short guide detailing five early signs to look out for to help prevent gum disease. Gum disease, otherwise referred to as periodontal disease, ...