People say the eyes are the window to your soul, but your mouth may be the window to your health. It's estimated that up to 50% of Americans currently have mild gum disease, or gingivitis, while up to ...

A gum abscess is a pocket of infection in the gums or the space between the teeth and the gums. Bacteria may reach the area due to a dental abscess or another oral hygiene issue, such as periodontitis ...

Do your gums look red and often bleed when you brush them, but they're not painful? If so, you could have the gum disease ...

Dental disease isn’t just about cavities or sore gums. Research has linked poor oral health to serious chronic illnesses, ...

There are consequences for our neglect. Forty-two percent of U.S. adults over the age of 30 show signs of gum disease. This infection of the tissues that surround your teeth can lead to bone or tooth ...

If your gums and teeth aren't in good shape, it could point to — or bring on — bigger health problems. The Early Show medical correspondent, Dr. Emily Senay, notes that studies have associated oral ...

Impacted wisdom teeth happen when there's not enough room in your mouth for your third molars to emerge and they get stuck ...

Regular brushing, flossing, and dental check-ups help prevent gum disease, which has been associated with an increased risk ...

For many people, flossing their teeth is a hated task – right up there with taking out the garbage and cleaning the bathroom. It tends to be one of those daily chores that people neglect and then feel ...

Gum disease and tooth loss are linked to shrinkage of the hippocampus, an area of the brain crucial for memory. The corresponding study was published in Neurology. Previous studies suggest that tooth ...

Has the joy of a sweet and delicious ice cream morphed into a lightning bolt of pain? Or has a warm and comforting soup become an unlikely culprit of discomfort? You need tooth pain relief! Toothaches ...

The study found that gum disease and tooth loss were linked to brain shrinkage in the hippocampus, which plays a role in memory and Alzheimer's disease. The study does not prove that gum disease or ...