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Washington, DC — Severe gum disease has been linked to the development of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, but understanding how the connection plays out…

Cavities, also known as cavities, are a sign of tooth decay. As tooth decay progresses, small holes begin to form in the teeth. If left untreated,…

Lynne Haines, a 56-year-old HR consultant, said she had suffered for more than a decade from severe undiagnosed gum disease. The case was settled against Dr…

Islamabad: About 19% of the world’s adult population has severe periodontal disease.Also known as gum disease, this condition occurs when the tissues that hold the teeth…

Comment on this storyCommentAdd to your saved storiesSaveQ. Can gum disease cause other health problems?ONE. Medicine and dentistry are often seen as separate fields, leading some…

Credit: Public Domain Pixabay/CC0 A new method of controlling inflammation and sugar levels to prevent oral and systemic diseases using a common diabetes drug has been…

Share it on PinterestMetformin, a drug used to manage and treat diabetes, could also help people with gingivitis. Tashatuvango/Getty ImagesAlthough gum disease occurs in the mouth,…

Gingival index score (A) and amount change in score (B) in beagle dogs with mild gingivitis treated with aged garlic extract (●, AGE group) and placebo…

Chewing gum can stretch the masseter muscles, which are the muscles near your ears. But it would take years of chewing gum for about 6-8 hours…

If your spit is sometimes pinkish at least twice a week after brushing or flossing, you may have early gingivitis. But the troublesome condition can also…