A 31-year-old man reports a bad taste in his mouth, as well as bleeding gums a couple of times a week, especially when he brushes his teeth. His wife has told him that he has halitosis. He has no ...

If your gums bleed when you brush or floss your teeth, you might shrug it off. But it can indicate an underlying problem. Identifying it is key to determining the most appropriate treatment. Factors ...

Periodontal disease is an epidemic trend, according to the authors of a systematic review published on August 20 in the Journal of Dentistry. More than one-third of pregnant people experience ...

Gum disease affects a substantial portion of the adult population, with recent studies indicating that nearly half of Americans over 30 experience some form of this condition. While many recognize ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and periodontal disease are both inflammatory, chronic, and progressive, but is there a link between the two? Researchers surveyed hundreds of patients with RA to find out.