Your smile is one of your most valuable assets, yet its health is often overlooked until discomfort or pain forces attention.

Why should you clean your tongue? Your tongue, unlike your teeth, has a rough surface that’s full of many peaks and troughs that are the perfect place for bacteria to settle and thrive. In fact, your ...

In summary, brushing, flossing, regular dental visits, a healthy diet, and staying hydrated are the foundations of good dental care for seniors. By following these simple steps and addressing issues ...

Diabetes is another condition that is closely linked to gum disease. Older adults with diabetes are more likely to develop ...

'While mastic gum has the potential to improve oral health by reducing inflammation, removing plaque, and increasing saliva production, thus activating your body's own defenses, it is not a ...

Bleeding gums are one of the telltale signs of gum disease. Starting as gingivitis and progressing to more serious ...

Family dentists ensure the oral health of every family member by customizing care for each stage of life. From a child’s first tooth to..

Jennifer Mathis, DAVDC, sits down with Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, to chat about periodontal disease treatment, ReGumVet application for advanced cases, and techniques to improve tooth preservation.

Daily brushing is the best method to prevent the disease and to keep it from progressing. In a large survey of dog owners, ...

MONDAY, Jan. 13, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Gum disease appears to disrupt brain activity, potentially increasing a person’s ...