A new study has found a link between the bacteria responsible for gum disease and atrial fibrillation, a common heart rhythm ...

Periodontal disease is a prevalent global dental health issue that significantly affects a large number of individuals. This severe gum infection damages the soft tissue and erodes the bone ...

A new study from Hiroshima University reveals that neglecting your dental hygiene might not just affect your smile—it could ...

A revolutionary pill is being used to help dental patients who are in danger of losing their teeth through severe gum disease. The pill could help thousands of people who suffer from periodontitis ...

Gum disease and oral infections can trigger inflammation, allow harmful bacteria into the bloodstream, and, in severe cases, even lead to direct infection of heart tissue. Together, these effects ...

Tempted to skip the floss? Your heart might thank you if you don't. A new study from Hiroshima University (HU) finds that the gum disease bacterium Porphyromonas gingivalis (P. gingivalis) can slip ...