Researchers identify altered expression of genes that worsens periodontitis among smokers, and a new target molecule ...

Low dietary lycopene intake is associated with an increased risk for severe periodontitis, according to a recent study.

Millions of people worldwide suffer from gum disease, yet we still don't fully understand how healthy gums turn into damaged, ...

A new study has found that insufficient dietary lycopene intake is associated with a significantly higher risk of severe ...

Periodontitis affects nearly every second German at some point in their life. This insidious gum disease can damage the supporting structures of teeth so severely that teeth may fall out completely.

Smoking tobacco is known to worsen symptoms of periodontitis and reduce responsiveness to treatment. Using high-resolution ...

There could be new hope in the fight against gum disease. Scientists have developed a toothpaste that targets only the ...

It's well established that gum disease and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are strongly linked. But what wasn't known, until a ...

Deep tooth infections can quietly fuel inflammation that disrupts blood sugar control, and treating them may benefit overall metabolic health.

New research suggests that a common dietary compound found in tomatoes may be linked to gum health in older adults. A recently published study reports that older adults in the United States who do not ...

The first place tobacco often shows its damage is not the lungs. It is the mouth. If you smoke, your gums face a daily ...

The surprising new research behind what actually causes high blood pressure – and the best ways to keep yours in check ...