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

Understanding Gum Disease: From Gingivitis to Advanced Periodontal Disease: By Shreoshree Chakrabarty Gingivitis and periodontal disease are common forms of gum disease that can cause serious oral ...

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

When it comes to maintaining your health, you may be overlooking one of the most important parts of your body: your mouth. Gum disease is the most common oral disease, with studies estimating that up ...

Dental patients appear to be unsure about whether they have been diagnosed with periodontitis or have been treated for their chronic gum inflammation. The study was published on February 8 in the ...

MINNEAPOLIS --Last week, Minnesota Timberwolves co-owner and former baseball star Alex Rodriguez revealed he has gum disease in order to raise awareness. His story quickly became one of the ...

Persistent gum bleeding or bad breath can signal gum disease; pinpointing these signs early helps protect your smile and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sure, you know that maintaining good oral hygiene is important for your dental health. It means better breath, fewer cavities, and ...

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 ...