Scientists have developed a new way to fight gum disease without wiping out the mouth’s helpful bacteria—a major shift from traditional treatments. Instead of killing everything, this targeted ...

Dentist Whitney White told Newsweek that the patient's dilemma is more common than many expect, and shared her advice.

A dad of two had three limbs and his hand amputated after going into septic shock following a dental visit that left his gums ...

Periodontitis is a serious chronic inflammatory form of gum disease that affects millions worldwide. It can lead to tooth loss and the destruction of supporting bone. This disease has also been linked ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Bleeding during brushing or flossing serves as the earliest clinical indicator of active gum inflammation. Plaque ...

Longevity is all the rage, from anti-aging skin treatments to diets optimized for living longer − but while you may be paying attention to what foods you're putting in your mouth, are you paying ...

A microbe involved in gum disease could fan the flames of breast cancer. In mice, the oral bacterium can swell the size of existing tumors and even spark the formation of precancerous growths, ...

Gingivectomy addresses both periodontal pocket reduction and esthetic “gummy smile” correction. Surgical methods include traditional scalpels and electrosurgery or laser units for precise coagulation.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WKRC) - A woman allegedly neglected her elderly father and failed to treat his wounds until he was found with necrotic tissue and visible vertebrae. Police responded to a hospital in ...

Gum makers have claimed, for decades, chewing is good for your mental health. They’re kind of on to something. Humans have chewed on gum for millennia. Scientists are still trying to figure out why.

We’ve all heard the myth that swallowed gum stays in your body for seven years. While that’s not true, it’s still generally not great to swallow it, since our digestive system can’t break it down. But ...

Swallowing a piece of gum is usually harmless. While your digestive system can't break down the gum's chewy base, the common belief that swallowed gum stays in your system for seven years is just a ...