People say the eyes are the window to your soul, but your mouth may be the window to your health. It's estimated that up to 50% of Americans currently have mild gum disease, or gingivitis, while up to ...

“The data indicate that more conservative periodontal therapy might initially be considered for IBD patients with advanced periodontal disease for whom PPI are prescribed as a component of their IBD ...

Editor's Note: This author's case report is based on the work of Jorgen Slots, DDS, DMD, PhD, MBA. See Anti-Infective Agents in Periodontal Treatment on Medscape for an overview. A 42-year-old healthy ...

PHILADELPHIA (CNN) -- Anyone who has had gum disease is probably familiar with the discomfort and embarrassment of poor oral health, such as bad breath, bleeding, discolored teeth and even tooth loss.

Renton dental practice highlights growing demand for comfortable care, preventive services, and advanced periodontal ...

If you’ve noticed persistent bad breath, swollen or bleeding gums, or loose teeth, these could be signs of gum disease requiring periodontal therapy. Receding gumlines and discomfort might indicate ...

Periodontitis, a chronic inflammatory disease of the gums, affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide and is ...

Paying attention to what your mouth is telling you, maintaining good daily habits and seeing your dentist regularly can have ...

Open wide and check your gums in the bathroom mirror. If what you see are pale pink, firm gums that wrap tightly around your teeth, then you get high marks for gum health. If, however, your gums are ...

A lump inside the mouth can be alarming because it is easy to imagine the worst. In many cases, mouth bumps turn out to be harmless. They may come from irritation, a blocked salivary gland, swollen ...

Celebrated globally on 20 March and endorsed by the FDI World Dental Federation, World Oral Health Day encourages ...