A new study reveals gum disease treatment can reduce cardiovascular risk by 10% annually, and intensive dental cleanings show ...

The article explains how gingivitis, a chronic inflammation of the gums, can contribute to heart disease by accelerating atherosclerosis and increasing the risk of plaque rupture. Regular flossing is ...

Periodontal disease may be a comorbidity in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) heart attacks, according to a large U.S. study published on May 8 in the Journal of the ...

New research links gum disease and cavities to higher risks of stroke and brain damage, while good oral hygiene may reduce ...

Did you know that your gums might be trying to tell you something about your overall health? Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is a silent but serious condition that affects millions of ...

Brushing your teeth and flossing are certainly important habits, but you wouldn’t think they had anything to do with your heart. But scientific research shows a connection between oral health and ...

A new study led by Hiroshima University has revealed a potential link between the bacterium responsible for gum disease (periodontitis) and atrial fibrillation (AFib), a common heart rhythm disorder.

What do your gums have to do with your heart? A lot, according to a slew of recent studies that have linked gum disease, or periodontitis, to an increased risk of heart disease. The connection made ...

Nearly half of all adults have some form of gum disease—and it is not just affecting your teeth. Daniel Thunell, DMD, board-certified periodontist at University of Utah Health, explains the research ...

Think flossing and brushing is helping to fight off heart disease and stroke? Think again. An expert panel of dentists and cardiologists, writing in the American Heart Association journal Circulation, ...

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