Differences between gingivitis and periodontitis, along with proven prevention strategies to protect your oral health and ...

Medically reviewed by Edmund Khoo, DDS Gingivitis and periodontitis are forms of gum disease. Gingivitis is the mildest type ...

Emerging research reveals a surprising link between gum disease and liver conditions like cirrhosis and MASLD.

Gum disease, especially in its more advanced form known as periodontitis, is a chronic inflammatory condition caused by ...

You see your gums when you brush your teeth or smile in the mirror. And you rarely give them a second thought. But they’re a major player in your overall health. According to data from the American ...

Periodontitis increases oxidative stress and causes dysbiosis in the gut axis liberating endotoxins which increases inflammation and fibrogenesis in the liver resulting in MASLD and eventually ...

Advanced periodontitis can also create conditions that drive systemic diseases. Ulcerations open a pathway for oral bacteria to enter the bloodstream, while chronic inflammation in the mouth can ...

In addition, the more advanced the periodontal disease, the more severe the rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers have developed a ‘two-hit’ model to explain how periodontitis could potentially ...

Smoking and other tobacco use can cause oral health problems like gum disease and tooth decay. Tooth decay is the destruction of tooth structure and can affect both the enamel and the dentin layer ...