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

Xylitol-containing gum during pregnancy significantly reduces preterm births and low birth weights, offering a simple ...

Gum cancer is a rare type of cancer that occurs in your mouth. Early diagnosis is important to treat this cancer, and it may be curable with a combination of surgery and other treatments.

MASTIC GUM MAY help fight off the Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) bacteria, according to a 2010 study. H. pylori is a common ...

Periodontal (gum) disease and diabetes are locked in a grim partnership aimed at undermining your health, experts warn.

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

Routine dental visits play a key role in managing gum health. Your dentist will check for signs of gum disease during a ...

Photo by Deanne Fitzmaurice Because of its prevalence, lack of treatments and impact on the health of other organs, a central focus of oral microbiome research is periodontitis, a serious gum ...