Ayana Headspeth suffered from severe periodontal disease before transforming her confidence through an implant procedure ...

New research suggests that a common dietary compound found in tomatoes may be linked to gum health in older adults. A recently published study reports that older adults in the United States who do not ...

Periodontitis, or gum disease, can turn up in an individual as a result of infections and inflammation of the gums. This can cause a lot of discomfort and, at its worst, can cause teeth to loosen and ...

Low dietary lycopene intake is associated with an increased risk for severe periodontitis, according to a recent study.

Researchers identify altered expression of genes that worsens periodontitis among smokers, and a new target molecule ...

The image on the left shows a upper front tooth in an individual with periodontitis. On the right is an X-ray of the same tooth, revealing a significant reduction in the tooth's bone support. Normally ...

Dental patients with severe periodontitis may have undiagnosed type 2 diabetes, Dutch researchers have discovered in a study that suggests targeted screening of individuals with worse gum disease ...

Diabetic neuropathy and retinopathy are associated with a higher risk for moderate/severe periodontitis. Dyslipidemia further increases this risk, highlighting the need for comprehensive management in ...

Certain diabetes complications were linked to moderate and severe periodontitis, a cross-sectional analysis using Danish population-based data suggested. Among nearly 16,000 patients with type 2 ...

Keeping teeth and gums healthy is usually linked to brushing, flossing, and regular dental visits. But new research from the United Kingdom suggests that what you put on your plate may be just as ...