Scientists have discovered a new type of bacteria that could be behind the ... As per the study, this bacterium is commonly found in the mouth and can travel to the gut and grow within colon ...

A new study reveals intriguing associations between the bacteria living in our mouths and cognitive health. Scientists at the University of Exeter and their collaborators studied the mouth ...

However, if the number of harmful bacteria is excessive and the immune system cannot clear them all, antibiotics can ... in use for many years. Several types of modern antibiotics are available ...

If left untreated, gingivitis can turn into periodontitis, a more serious type of gum ... pockets where bacteria dig in and wage war on more and more parts of your mouth, including bones.