Smoking has a complex and multifaceted effect on oral health. Smoking increases the risk for multiple oral diseases, ...

Gum disease, especially in its more advanced form known as periodontitis, is a chronic inflammatory condition caused by ...

Periodontist is a dental specialising in treatin gum disease and the negative consequences of gingivitis, bone loss and gum ...

The prevalence of tooth and gum issues among teenage (academy) professional footballers in England is high, finds research published in the open access journal BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine.

You see your gums when you brush your teeth or smile in the mirror. And you rarely give them a second thought. But they’re a major player in your overall health. According to data from the American ...

Unlike traditional dental products that wipe out all bacteria (good and bad) in a chemical blitz, ProvaDent is a ...

Gum health is the basis of dental health, but many people overlook it. If you build up the habit of brushing your teeth ...

Nearly 40% of adults develop gum disease that can lead to tooth loss. Learn the warning signs to catch this common condition ...

Medically reviewed by Edmund Khoo, DDS Periodontal disease (gum disease) is a bacterial infection of the gums that affects ...

A team of researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has developed a method to fabricate personalized ...

“Any significant discomfort, redness or swelling that doesn’t resolve may indicate an infection or periodontal or advanced gum disease,” Fraundorf said. “If you notice your gums are receding, it could ...