Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sure, you know that maintaining good oral hygiene is important for your dental health. It means better breath, fewer cavities, and ...

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 ...

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Understanding Gum Disease: From Gingivitis to Advanced Periodontal Disease: By Shreoshree Chakrabarty Gingivitis and periodontal disease are common forms of gum disease that can cause serious oral ...

Nearly half of all adults have some form of gum disease—and it is not just affecting your teeth. Daniel Thunell, DMD, board-certified periodontist at University of Utah Health, explains the research ...

Gum disease is a common type of dental disease that affects the supporting structures of the teeth such as the gum tissue and the bones surrounding the teeth. Gum disease... As we learn more about ...

MINNEAPOLIS --Last week, Minnesota Timberwolves co-owner and former baseball star Alex Rodriguez revealed he has gum disease in order to raise awareness. His story quickly became one of the ...