Is there a silent killer hiding in your mouth? For one in two older Australians, the answer may be yes. Gum disease often is ...

Space conditions accelerate gum disease, revealing risks for astronaut oral health and the need for dental care in future ...

Microgravity accelerates periodontitis, causing severe bone loss and inflammation. Astronauts may need advanced dental care ...

THE  bad news is that chronic gum disease, also called chronic periodontitis, cannot be cured, although most of the symptoms may disappear for months after ...

Injection of a hydrogel loaded with drugs with simultaneous anti-inflammatory and tissue regenerating properties can be an effective treatment for promoting periodontal regeneration in periodontitis.

Pineapple and its bioactive ingredient, bromelain, are thought to have many health benefits. Learn what can happen when you ...

Receding gums, or gum recession, occur when the gums recede from the tooth, exposing the root. This situation, as Healthline ...

Introduction. Apical periodontitis (AP) is generally a sequel of a root canal system infection, but even though microbial factors play a main role in the etiology of AP, the presence of lymphocytes, ...

Evidence of the permanent impact of smoking on people's teeth has been uncovered by researchers for the first time.