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 ...

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 ...

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

Gum disease appears to disrupt brain activity, potentially increasing a person's risk of cognitive decline. People with gum ...

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

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 ...

This inflammation progresses to the periodontitis as a chronic inflammatory condition. In periodontal disease, tooth-supporting tissues are destroyed. In untreated patients, ligamentous support of ...

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