Until my mid-40s, my approach to gum health was, at best, sporadic. I had always suspected that flossing was one of those ...

A dentist has revealed the concerning reason why bad oral hygiene could be causing erectile dysfunction - here's why.

Loose teeth can indicate advanced gum disease or untreated tooth decay. Without prompt intervention, this can lead to tooth ...

Clinicians treating patients with kidney disease must be aware of dental considerations to avoid potentially lethal consequences.

Medically reviewed by Edmund Khoo, DDS Trench mouth is a severe, advanced form of gingivitis (gum disease) that causes ...

Medically reviewed by Edmund Khoo, DDS Gum cancer, also called gingiva cancer, occurs when cells in the gum grow out of control, forming tumors or lesions. A common form of gum cancer is squamous cell ...

Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects the gums and supporting structures of the teeth. It is primarily caused by the build-up of plaque ...

An estimated 1 billion of those people are affected by severe gum disease, or periodontitis. In the United States, about 42% of the population age 30 years old or older have gum disease and 7.8% ...

A 2015 research review noted that herbal therapies, including mastic gum, had “promising” benefits for patients with inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn’s disease, and recommended ...

Lady Gaga debuted her new single “Disease” — an electro-pop song about curing a lover’s “tortured” disease — on Thursday night. The upbeat track was written by Michael Polansky ...