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 ...

As you age, your teeth change just like the rest of your body. Here's what dental experts recommend to help prevent problems.

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 ...

THE World Health Organization (WHO) defines non-communicable diseases (NCDs), also known as chronic diseases, as those which ...

Not everyone has wisdom teeth. Third molars usually appear in early adulthood, and grow in at the very back of the mouth.

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

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 ...

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 ...

Once a teenage treatment for misaligned teeth, dental stabilisers have increased in demand among adults in recent years. But ...

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 ...

You see your gums when you brush your teeth or smile in the mirror. And you rarely give them a second thought. But they’re a major player in your overall health.