A gum abscess is a pocket of infection in the gums or the space between the teeth and the gums. Bacteria may reach the area due to a dental abscess or another oral hygiene issue, such as ...

or pain What are the indications and contraindications for periodontal pocket curettage? Indications for periodontal pocket curettage Contraindications for periodontal pocket curettage Procedure for ...

Gum disease caused by the bacteria Porphyromonas gingivalis is linked to worse multiple sclerosis (MS) in a mouse model of ...

When it comes to dental checkups, no one likes having their gums poked with the periodontal probe. Well, they may soon no longer have to, thanks to a gum-assessing toothbrush-shaped mini ultrasound ...

When visiting the dentist, you might remember being poked and prodded by a thin metal instrument to check your teeth and gums ...

Going to the dentist often means enduring an uncomfortable poke around your gums with a sharp metal tool. This process, known ...

When visiting the dentist, you might remember being poked and prodded by a thin metal instrument to check your teeth and gums ...

Researchers publishing in ACS Sensors report a toothbrush-shaped ultrasound transducer that can provide a less invasive ...

Researchers have discovered in a new study that bad oral health during the periodontal stage can raise the possibility of ...

Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease or periodontitis, is an infection of the gums that support your teeth. It progresses from mild inflammation (gingivitis) to severe tissue and bone ...

You've probably never considered how your oral health can impact your brain health, but here's a reason to keep up with your dentist appointments: gum disease may increase your odds of developing ...