A targeted light-activated therapy may treat periodontitis without disrupting the beneficial bacteria that help maintain oral health. Treating periodontitis presents a difficult balance: harmful ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Research has long pointed to a link between poor gum health and a higher risk of cardiovascular disease — and now, a new trial ...

A new light-based treatment targets a major gum disease bacterium while leaving helpful mouth bacteria largely untouched. In ...

Intensive treatment of severe gum disease can help prevent arteries from becoming clogged, supporting heart health and reducing the long-term risk of developing cardiovascular diseases such as ...

The association between periodontitis and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) is stronger than previously recognized, a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association (AHA) ...

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 ...

Early results from a new dental study point to a plant-based compound that may offer a safer, more accessible approach to treating gum disease. Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist with nearly ...

A plant compound found in apples, figs and guava could one day replace antibiotics in treating gum disease, according to a new study. Scientists from São Paulo State University's Araraquara School of ...

Both are distinct conditions that affect the gums. However, gingivitis can sometimes progress to periodontitis, a serious condition that may require antibiotics or surgery. Both conditions lead to gum ...

A gum boil is a painful, swollen bump filled with pus on your gums. Poor dental hygiene and injuries to the gums can lead to gum boils. You need to see a healthcare provider to treat a gum boil. A gum ...