Medically reviewed by Edmund Khoo, DDS Gingivitis and periodontitis are forms of gum disease. Gingivitis is the mildest type ...

Differences between gingivitis and periodontitis, along with proven prevention strategies to protect your oral health and ...

Hidden beneath your smile, gum disease silently develops in millions of Americans, often without obvious symptoms until significant damage occurs. Nearly 40% of adults over 30 in the United States ...

Considering taking supplements to treat periodontitis? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of periodontitis. Follow the links to read common uses ...

A new review by an international group of researchers has examined the mounting evidence linking periodontal disease-commonly known as gum disease-to chronic liver conditions, including cirrhosis ...

Scientists are learning that inflammation and a runaway immune response connect severe gum disease to a number of systemic conditions. Credit: John Soares While the proverb ‘Don’t look a gift ...

Symptoms of gum disease include your gums bleeding when you brush your teeth, floss or eat hard foods such as apples, and your gums becoming swollen, red and sore. You should speak to your dentist ...