Trench mouth, also known as necrotizing gingivitis, is a severe gum disease caused by different types of bacteria. It is a non-contagious condition that leads to painful, bleeding gums and open ...

The human body contains numerous microbiomes – complex communities of bacteria that influence our health in ways we’re still discovering. While gut health has dominated recent scientific ...

Certain bacteria found in people's mouths may be linked to changes in brain function as you age, experts have said. The study, led by the University of Exeter, found certain types of bacteria were ...

This series was produced for Crest + Oral-B by Scientific American Custom Media, a division separate from the magazine's board of editors. Dental plaque is a living biofilm that consists of ...

Willoughby D. Miller in 1891 was the first one who suggested that oral infection may lead to systemic diseases. Host health status also impacts the composition of mouth microorganisms. Oral ...

Smoking and other tobacco use can cause oral health problems like gum disease and tooth decay. Tooth decay is the destruction of tooth structure and can affect both the enamel and the dentin layer ...