When it comes to maintaining your health, you may be overlooking one of the most important parts of your body: your mouth. Gum disease is the most common oral disease, with studies estimating that up ...

Scientists have developed a new way to fight gum disease without wiping out the mouth’s helpful bacteria—a major shift from traditional treatments. Instead of killing everything, this targeted ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Are your gums red, puffy and tender? If so, a deep dental cleaning might be on the agenda at your next dentist appointment. Your ...

The adjunctive use of antibiotics such as metronidazole (MTZ) or amoxicillin (AMX) during periodontal treatment has been shown to offer short-term benefits (Journal of Clinical Periodontology, April ...

For patients diagnosed with gum disease, treatment options include scaling and root planing—an evidence-based deep-cleaning method that removes plaque and tartar below the gumline and smooths tooth ...

Open wide and check your gums in the bathroom mirror. If what you see are pale pink, firm gums that wrap tightly around your teeth, then you get high marks for gum health. If, however, your gums are ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People who consume a good amount of omega-3's -- the fatty acids predominantly found in oily fish -- may have a lower risk of developing gum disease, suggests a new study.

If you’ve noticed your gums bleeding regularly when you brush or floss, it’s a clear sign you shouldn’t ignore. Persistent gum bleeding often indicates that your gum health is compromised, potentially ...

A simple home remedy shared online has sparked fresh interest in how everyday ingredients are used in traditional health ...

People say the eyes are the window to your soul, but your mouth may be the window to your health. It's estimated that up to 50% of Americans currently have mild gum disease, or gingivitis, while up to ...