Gum disease affects nearly half of adults and often goes undetected until serious damage is done. Periodontist David Okano, DDS, explains how this silent condition erodes the bone supporting your ...

The researchers searched through millions of tiny sections in the human genome to find any links to tooth decay and gum ...

Hidden beneath your smile, gum disease silently develops in millions of Americans, often without obvious symptoms until significant damage occurs. Nearly 40% of adults over 30 in the United States ...

According to data from the American Dental Association, more than 42% of adults who have teeth suffer from advanced gum disease, or periodontitis. A 2023 report published by Harvard Medical School ...

Differences between gingivitis and periodontitis, along with proven prevention strategies to protect your oral health and ...

You may need to switch up your dental routine as you age. Here's what to pay attention to, according to dental experts.

Bleeding gums are a sign of gingivitis, a form of early periodontal disease. Almost half of American adults have some form of periodontal disease—many don't even know it. Yet if left unchecked ...

Researchers at the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering found that both natural and synthetic chewing gums release ...

When we think of gum disease, we tend to picture older adults, but did you know that teenagers and young adults can also be at risk? One of the most common gum issues in young people is puberty ...

The CDC declared water fluoridation one of the 20th century's greatest public health achievements. Fluoride can cause side ...

The saying, “Ageing is like a blooming tree; it grows stronger and more beautiful with each passing season” highlights the positive aspects of growing older but it is important to remember ...

As Nearly Half of U.S. Adults Face Gum Disease, PurDentix Emerges as a Clinically-Inspired Oral Health Supplement Targeting ...