Researchers have developed a targeted approach to combat periodontitis without disrupting the natural balance of the oral ...

For years, treating gum disease has meant scraping away plaque, cutting out damaged tissue or turning to antibiotics that ...

Sara Moniuszko is a health and lifestyle reporter at CBSNews.com. Previously, she wrote for USA Today, where she was selected to help launch the newspaper's wellness vertical. She now covers breaking ...

Roughly one-third of adults in the United States regularly floss, which is not good news for your teeth, gums or dental bill. A proper dental routine, which includes brushing and flossing, can help ...

Many people believe that tooth decay and gum disease mainly happen because people eat too much sugar or forget to brush their teeth. While these habits do play an important role, a large new study ...

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 ...

Open wide and check your gums in the bathroom mirror. If what you see are pale pink, firm gums that wrap tightly around your teeth, then you get high marks for gum health. If, however, your gums are ...

Your morning routine might seem ordinary until you notice something that makes you pause at the bathroom sink. That slight pink tinge in the water after brushing your teeth could be more than just ...

Celebrated globally on 20 March and endorsed by the FDI World Dental Federation, World Oral Health Day encourages communities worldwide to ...