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

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

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 ...

Periodontal disease is one of the most important connections between oral and heart health—a chronic inflammatory disease ...

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

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

Gum disease, especially in its more advanced form known as periodontitis, is a chronic inflammatory condition caused by bacterial infections in the tissues that support the teeth. It is one of the ...