Intensive treatment of severe gum disease can help prevent arteries from becoming clogged, supporting heart health and ...

From gingival inflammation to bone loss, here's what veterinarians need to communicate to owners about periodontal disease.

Researchers believe inflammation in the gums could influence blood vessel health in the brain. A new study links gum disease ...

People with gum disease may have higher levels of brain white matter damage, a new study finds. Researchers observed that participants with gum disease had significantly more white matter ...

People with both cavities and gum disease were found to have an 86% higher stroke risk than those with healthy mouths. The study followed thousands of adults for two decades, linking poor oral health ...

Periodontal disease (PD) and dental caries are associated with an increased risk for ischemic stroke and major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE).

Learn the early signs of gum disease and simple prevention tips. Keep your smile healthy with guidance from MDRN Dental in ...

Adults with gum disease may be more likely to have signs of damage to the brain's white matter, called white matter hyperintensities, than people without gum disease, according to a study published in ...

Brushing your teeth can save not just your smile—it can save your brain. Based on a new study, published in Neurology Open Access, people with cavities and gum disease were nearly twice as likely to ...

Sara Moniuszko is a health and lifestyle reporter at CBSNews.com. Previously, she wrote for USA Today, where she was selected to help launch the newspaper's wellness vertical. She now covers breaking ...

Gum disease, or periodontal disease, is one of the most prevalent oral health conditions globally. It might begin quietly, with mild bleeding during brushing or minor gum swelling, but if not treated, ...

Periodontal disease (PD) is associated with greater burden of white matter hyperintensity volume (WMHV), according to a study ...