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 is a gum infection that damages the soft tissue and bone that supports the tooth. Regular oral hygiene can often help prevent it.

Periodontitis is developed through different stages and will continue to get worse if preventative measures are not taken, such as cleaning up oral health and visiting the dentist.

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.

This study describes a very high, close to universal, prevalence of periodontitis in patients with cirrhosis independent of cirrhosis etiology and severity. Within the patient population smoking ...

Women who are pregnant may be at an increased risk of pathological dental conditions, such as periodontitis. This is associated with complications for both the mother and baby, including the ...

Gingivitis is the earliest stage of periodontitis and can be treated and managed with oral care. Periodontitis requires more intervention and treatment depending on the stage.

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.

Systemic inflammation may impair vascular function, and epidemiologic data suggest a possible link between periodontitis and cardiovascular disease. We randomly assigned 120 patients with severe pe ...

In recent years there has been considerable interest in possible links between periodontal disease and systemic diseases. The general public are increasingly aware that such links may exist and in ...