For people living with diabetes, caring for their gums can be just as important as managing blood sugar. Research has shown ...

New research links gum disease and cavities to stroke risk, adding to the evidence that poor oral health may have a ...

Adults with gum disease may be more likely to have signs of damage to the brain's white matter, called white matter ...

Nearly half of all adults have some form of gum disease—and it is not just affecting your teeth. Daniel Thunell, DMD, board-certified periodontist at University of Utah Health, explains the research ...

People with gum disease may have higher levels of brain white matter damage, a new study finds. Researchers observed that participants with gum disease had significantly more white matter ...

Chronic inflammation may be subtle but can indicate serious health issues. Discover common and surprising symptoms, and learn ...

A major new study presented at EuroPerio11, the world's leading congress in periodontology and implant dentistry by the EFP, has found that people with signs of gum disease are more likely to suffer ...

Older adults with gum disease are more likely to display signs of white matter damage in the brain, which is correlated with memory decline, balance issues, and higher stroke risk. That is according ...

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