A pair of new studies published Wednesday in the journal Neurology Open Access linked gum disease and cavities to a higher ...

Older adults with gum disease are more likely to display signs of white matter damage in the brain, which is correlated with memory decline, balance issues, and higher stroke risk. That is according ...

Early results from a new dental study point to a plant-based compound that may offer a safer, more accessible approach to ...

White matter hyperintensities are linked to increased risk of dementia, mortality, and various functional problems. Regular ...

New research links gum disease and cavities to stroke risk, adding to the evidence that poor oral health may have a ...

Research has continued to find that fruit protects your gum health and wards off inflammation. A recent study, published in ...

Two recent studies revealed that cavities and gum disease may not only pose health threats on your mouth but may also affect ...

Dental disease isn’t just about cavities or sore gums. Research has linked poor oral health to serious chronic illnesses, ...

Brushing your teeth can save not just your smile—it can save your brain. Based on a new study, published in Neurology Open ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. NEW YORK — A gum infection was found to be a ...

People with both cavities and gum disease were found to have an 86% higher stroke risk than those with healthy mouths. The ...