Patients younger than 36 with severe gum disease, limited education, and a history of smoking may face a higher risk of tooth loss, according to a study published in the Journal of Periodontology.

We are proud when patients follow our recommendations and health is improved or restored, and when we are able to help change a patient’s life, spanning from brightening their smile for an upcoming ...

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 ...

It's well established that gum disease and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are strongly linked. But what wasn't known, until a ...

Gum disease is a common type of dental disease that affects the supporting structures of the teeth such as the gum tissue and the bones surrounding the teeth. Gum disease... As we learn more about ...

Laser gum surgery offers a minimally invasive alternative to traditional scalpel-based procedures, significantly reducing recovery time and postoperative discomfort.

Benefiting from preventative dentistry in Springfield means brighter smiles and fewer dental issues—discover how early care can transform your long-term oral health.

While the link between diabetes and periodontal disease is known, the impact of diabetes treatment on periodontal health is less well understood. Research published in Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism ...

An AHA scientific statement examines the link between periodontal disease and ASCVD, highlighting shared risk factors and inflammatory mechanisms.