Some of the most common diseases that impact our oral health include cavities (tooth decay), gum (periodontal) disease, and oral cancer.

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Gum pain can often be eased at home with a saltwater rinse or cold compress. Gum disease can be caused by rough brushing, tobacco, or hormonal changes. Always see a dentist if you have gum pain that ...

Periodontitis is widespread and can have serious consequences for overall health. Researchers at Fraunhofer have identified a substance that selectively inhibits only those bacteria that cause ...

A dental abscess is more than just a painful toothache—it’s a sign of infection that should never be ignored. Left untreated, an abscess can spread beyond the tooth and gums, leading to serious ...

Herein, we report a rare case of chronic apical periodontitis associated with an extraradicular calculus-like deposit on the root apex of a mandibular left central incisor that was previously treated ...

Acute periapical abscesses (PAs) may occur more often in patients with periodontal disease (PD) than in those without the disease, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental ...

Gum disease — medically known as periodontitis — affects 47.2% of adults over age 30 in the U.S. About 8.5% of them may have severe periodontitis. Gum disease is a severe infection or inflammation of ...

Periodontal disease, represented by periodontitis, is the leading cause of tooth loss and affects close to one in five adults worldwide. In most cases, this condition occurs as a result of an ...