Did you brush your teeth? A new study links gum disease to signs of brain damage in older adults. These signs, called white ...

People say the eyes are the window to your soul, but your mouth may be the window to your health. It's estimated that up to 50% of Americans currently have mild gum disease, or gingivitis, while up to ...

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

Poor oral hygiene is associated with an increased risk for myriad health problems, including heart disease, diabetes, cancer, rheumatoid arthritis and early death. The state of our teeth and gums, ...

A new study suggests that people with gum disease could be nearly nine times more likely to die of COVID-19 than people without dental problems. Researchers found that those with periodontal disease ...

Your morning routine might seem ordinary until you notice something that makes you pause at the bathroom sink. That slight pink tinge in the water after brushing your teeth could be more than just ...

While this study doesn't prove that gum disease causes brain changes, it raises a compelling possibility: your gums may offer ...

"If you can find time, then yes, brush properly twice a day," he says. "But it's better to do it once a day well and once ...

Oral health could be more vital than you think. A 20-year study found that people with both gum disease and cavities face an ...

A long-term study finds that poor dental health, including gum disease and cavities, nearly doubles the risk of ischemic ...

How Should I Care for My Teeth and Gums? Dental plaque is a sticky film of bacteria that builds up on your teeth throughout your day. It's colorless so you may not see it, but it's still there. The ...

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 ...