The term “gum disease” sounds serious, and it is. Advanced stages cause bone and tooth loss, which affect your ability to eat ...

Furthermore, different ways of measuring gum disease may have varying etiological implications and, therefore, may result in different effect estimates when gauged against the same health outcomes.

Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology researchers reported on a new discovery regarding the mechanisms for bone loss in gum disease (periodontitis). They found that double stranded RNA ...

To determine the association between nonextraction clear aligner therapy and the presence of alveolar bone defects, CBCT images from 29 adults were obtained before and immediately after therapy. From ...

Laser gum surgery offers a minimally invasive alternative to traditional scalpel-based procedures, significantly reducing recovery time and postoperative discomfort.

Discover how a gingivectomy treats gum disease and improves aesthetics. Learn about the procedure, pain levels, and costs ...

Persistent gum bleeding or bad breath can signal gum disease; pinpointing these signs early helps protect your smile and ...

People with periodontitis are at higher risk of experiencing major cardiovascular events, according to new research from Forsyth Institute and Harvard University scientists and colleagues. In a ...