In a new statement, the American Heart Association outlines growing evidence linking gum disease to a higher risk for ...

Increasing evidence suggests that the severe gum disease, periodontitis, may contribute to central nervous system disorders ...

There is increasing evidence that gum disease is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular events, including heart ...

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 ...

Researchers found even more new evidence of a link between severe gum disease with tooth loss and forms of dementia like Alzheimer's disease.

Sure, you know that maintaining good oral hygiene is important for your dental health. It means better breath, fewer cavities, and healthier gums. But keeping your mouth healthy can have total-body ...

Gum disease has long been linked to heart disease. Now it is being reported that the condition can increase the risk of certain cancers - like cancers of the esophagus and the stomach. But while there ...

A new study suggests that people with gum disease could be nearly nine times more likely to die of COVID-19 than people without dental problems. Researchers found that those with periodontal disease ...