Gum disease affects nearly half of adults over 30 in the United States, yet many people dismiss it as merely a dental concern. The reality paints a far more complex picture. Your mouth serves as a ...

Benefiting from preventative dentistry in Springfield means brighter smiles and fewer dental issues—discover how early care can transform your long-term oral health.

When it comes to maintaining your health, you may be overlooking one of the most important parts of your body: your mouth. Gum disease is the most common oral disease, with studies estimating that up ...

A recent study reveals that intensive diabetes treatment can improve periodontal disease inflammation. Researchers found that two weeks of intensive diabetes treatment under hospitalization for ...

Roughly one-third of adults in the United States regularly floss, which is not good news for your teeth, gums or dental bill. A proper dental routine, which includes brushing and flossing, can help ...

It’s a well-documented medical mystery: Patients with gum disease are less likely to respond to rheumatoid arthritis treatments. But new research may help explain this link between gum disease and an ...

Dr. Jonathan B. Levine is the first to admit that expectations aren’t particularly high when people visit the dentist. “This ...

Scientists have developed a gel that can block the receptor for a molecule called succinate, which is a normal byproduct of metabolism. By blocking its receptor, the gel can lower inflammation levels ...

Open wide and check your gums in the bathroom mirror. If what you see are pale pink, firm gums that wrap tightly around your teeth, then you get high marks for gum health. If, however, your gums are ...

Although most people don't associate oral disease with serious health problems, increasing evidence shows that oral bacteria play a significant role in systemic diseases like colon cancer and heart ...

When the calendar flips to a new year, many of us aim to use this blank slate as the time to (finally) lose weight, drink ...