Discover the warning signs of gum disease that could necessitate periodontal therapy, revealing what they might mean for your oral health.

There could be new hope in the fight against gum disease. Scientists have developed a toothpaste that targets only the ...

Researchers at the Halle branch of the Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology IZI have identified a substance that selectively blocks harmful pathogens such as Porphyromonas gingivalis ...

IT’S easy to brush off your broken nails, especially at this time of the year. All the washing up over Christmas, the cold ...

Fluoride remains the cornerstone of preventive dentistry, and researchers have analyzed the many delivery methods of fluoride treatment.

Waking up with sensitive teeth? Your sleep habits might be the culprit. Learn the 4 nighttime behaviors that are secretly ...

Your dentist sees more than just teeth. Find out what your mouth reveals about your stress, diet, and bad habits during your ...

If your teeth are looking a dingy yellow rather than pearly white, or if you’ve noticed some shifting happening in your mouth ...

Diabetes significantly impacts oral health, leading to issues like bleeding gums, persistent bad breath, and slow healing. High blood sugar weakens the immune system and alters saliva, creating an ...

Effective management of feline oral health requires a dual approach: rigorous home hygiene and professional veterinary ...

Most people associate oral health with cavities, bad breath, or gum pain. But emerging research suggests that what’s happening inside your mouth could have far more serious consequences, right up to ...

Amanda Gardner is a health reporter whose stories have appeared in cnn.com, health.com, cnn.com, WebMD, HealthDay, Self Magazine, the New York Daily News, Teachers & Writers Magazine, the Foreign ...