Periodontitis, or gum disease, is a common infection that damages the soft tissue and bone supporting the teeth. Without treatment, the alveolar bone around the teeth will gradually erode.

A new study has found that washing your mouth with green tea can actually protect against bacteria and gum disease. Research ...

Medically reviewed by Edmund Khoo, DDS Gingivitis and periodontitis are forms of gum disease. Gingivitis is the mildest type of gum disease, causing gum inflammation. If left untreated, gingivitis can ...

Periodontitis, or gum disease, can turn up in an individual as a result of infections and inflammation of the gums. This can cause a lot of discomfort and, at its worst, can cause teeth to loosen ...

Periodontitis is inflammation of the periodontium, which is the gum tissue and bone that keep your teeth in place. As the condition progresses, it can cause teeth to loosen. Symptoms ...

Gingivitis is a mild gum infection. Without treatment, it can progress to periodontitis, which is a more serious condition that may require antibiotic treatment. Learn more here.

Gingivitis and periodontitis, two types of gum disease, are fairly common, but can be stopped or their symptoms lessened with effective care. Skip to main content. Open menu Close menu ...

Researchers have found in a new study that periodontitis was linked to a higher risk of peptic and duodenal ulcers, but not gastric ulcers. Therefore treatment of periodontitis may enhance ...

Periodontitis is associated with increased levels of markers of inflammation, including CRP, fibrinogen, and cytokines. 2–5,20–22 Emerging evidence suggests that periodontitis may have a role ...

Periodontitis may be associated with Alzheimer's disease and other chronic disorders, according to epidemiologic studies. The data suggest the importance of oral health for overall health.

Previous authors have recorded periodontal disease in 32–52% of their cirrhosis cohorts [5,8] but unfortunately, a direct comparison is difficult because periodontitis is defined by different ...

Periodontitis is an inflammatory condition caused by bacteria that invade the connective tissues surrounding the teeth, such as the gums and bones. In the early stages of the disease, ...