Plaque on your teeth can lead to a host of dental issues like cavities and may cause bad breath, yellow teeth, and swollen ...

Dental plaque is a complex microbial biofilm, not just food debris. The shift from oral health to disease is caused by changes in the balance of plaque’s microbial community, not just the presence of ...

Dentist wearing a blue surgical mask and gloves leans over a patient's head to inspect his teeth with a mirror. Dentists say to "brush twice a day" to prevent sticky plaque from building up on your ...

Individuals may experience symptoms such as persistent bad breath, red and swollen gums, or bleeding during brushing or ...

One of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet is closer than you think - right inside your mouth. Your mouth is a thriving ecosystem of more than 500 different species of bacteria living in ...

* Poor dental health may be linked to fatal heart conditions through bacterial circulation Bacterial DNA from common oral, respiratory, gut, and skin microbes has been detected in arterial plaques , ...

Bacteria normally found in the mouth could play a direct role in triggering a heart attack, a new study has found. In an examination of the arterial plaques collected from more than 200 patients with ...

Oral bacteria in coronary arteries linked to heart attacks, highlighting the importance of oral hygiene for heart health.