Scaling and root planing is a deep cleaning procedure recommended for patients with mild to moderate gum disease. It involves removing tartar and bacteria from above and below the gumline, along with ...

Stage 1 gum disease is completely reversible with good oral hygiene and regular dental cleanings. But if the condition advances to periodontitis, which can be mild (stage 2), moderate (stage 3), or ...

Alzheimer’s and colon cancer are but two of the many diseases that have recently shown unexpected associations with severe gum disease. Credit: Left to right: XtockImages/Getty Images ...

Screening for oral health disease in drug treatment settings could ... Our study identified poor DMFT and caries and periodontal diseases among PWUD which may be explained by irregular tooth ...

When taking steps toward the betterment of your health, keeping up with the health of your teeth and mouth is important for everyone to remember.

These effects contribute to obesity, metabolic syndrome, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), and other systemic conditions, which are risk factors for periodontal inflammation. The ...

Equine dental disorders are common, and horses may present with a variety of clinical signs that do not always correlate to ...

Recent studies reveal a connection between gum disease and an increased risk of blood clots, highlighting the potential life-saving benefits of oral health management for those at risk of thrombosis.

You may have periodontitis or gum disease which is extremely prevalent in adults. The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) cited the prevalence of gum disease in U.S. adults age ...

There is an increasing amount of research into the link between certain infections and dementia, including herpes, pneumonia, syphilis, Lyme disease and gum disease. Research shows that dementia is ...