A wave of new studies suggests that Alzheimer’s may develop in tandem with periodontal disease, which affects half of adults over 30. The pathogens that cause these chronic bacterial infections ...

Gum disease is the chronic bacterial infection that, if left untreated, can cause serious problems. Our mouths are filled with bacteria, including the good kinds that protect our teeth and gums.

Gum disease, or periodontal disease, often begins as a seemingly minor issue, such as bleeding gums or mild discomfort.

There’s an important distinction to be made between acute inflammation and chronic inflammation. Inflammation is your body’s natural way of dealing with injury and infection. But the chronic kind is ...

The connection between gum disease and heart health starts with inflammation. Inflammation is the body’s natural response to ...

There are other, less obvious, ways to guard against chronic inflammation, such as maintaining good oral hygiene. “P gingivalis, a bacteria that has been found in some types of gum disease ...

Another good thing about the research is that the study of 58 people with chronic gum disease found that eating grapefruits had a positive effect on both smokers and non-smokers. According to Dr ...

“After six months of oral hygiene instruction and therapy, we’ll see how their blood glucose levels have changed. If treating chronic gum disease can help control blood glucose, the implications could ...

That research has also linked chronic inflammation from periodontitis, a severe form of periodontal disease, to serious, life-threatening conditions–including heart disease, diabetes and ...

Measuring levels of key proteins in patients' saliva may be a relatively easy way for dentists and even patients themselves ...