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

Dr Rizwan Mahmood, from Rüh Dental, explains how our mouths could warn us of more than just tooth decay - here are the six ...

Gum disease and diabetes share a troubling connection that can lead to serious health issues, experts warn. Recent studies ...

Loose or lost teeth may be a sign of advanced gum disease, but they can also indicate early signs of osteoporosis, which ...

Periodontist and nutritionist Dr. Sanda Moldovan, DDS, MS, CNS, and Diplomate of the American Academy of Periodontology, ...

Explore the 10 most common dental problems, from cavities to gum disease, and learn how prevention and timely care can help ...

As women go through life, a hormonal ebb and flow creates inflammation that reveals itself, in part, via their gums and salivary glands. While it's impossible to fully prevent these oral changes ...

So, as it decreases during menopause, inflammation can increase and, in turn, impact gum health. You might experience puffy gums or a bitter or metallic taste in your mouth and bleeding ...

The more inflammation we have, she explains, the more potential there is for bacteria from the mouth to get into the bloodstream and damage other parts of the body. “This is multifactorial ...