Gum Disease Might Be Hurting More Than Your Teeth—Your Brain’s At Risk Too
A new study reveals that gum disease can disrupt brain connectivity, potentially increasing the risk of cognitive decline and ...
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Is Gum Disease Over If the Bleeding Stops?
Bleeding gums are one of the telltale signs of gum disease. Starting as gingivitis and progressing to more serious ...
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10 Signs Your Tongue Can Say About Your Health
Oral cancers typically grow on the lateral ... Signs like a red, smooth, black, or sore tongue and bumps or soreness may be signs of several infections and illnesses. Consult a healthcare provider ...
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Dangers of Gum Disease
Bleeding gums are a sign of gingivitis, a form of early periodontal disease. Almost half of American adults have some form of periodontal disease—many don't even know it. Yet if left unchecked ...
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Treat gum disease before it hurts
Your smile is one of your most valuable assets, yet its health is often overlooked until discomfort or pain forces attention.
Saliva proteins linked to gum disease progression identified
Measuring levels of key proteins in patients' saliva may be a relatively easy way for dentists and even patients themselves ...
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Oral Health Resource Center
Smoking and other tobacco use can cause oral health problems like gum disease and tooth decay. Tooth decay is the destruction of tooth structure and can affect both the enamel and the dentin layer ...