Gum disease is one of the most common chronic health conditions in adults. For those 40 and older, it’s also the leading ...

All living things adapt to survive, and bacteria are no different. Over time, some harmful bacteria have become resistant to ...

New research suggests gum disease prevention may rely on disrupting bacterial communication instead of killing microbes, ...

Learn how effective gum disease treatment can protect your teeth, key steps to follow, and when to seek professional care for lasting oral health.

There’s a tension in modern periodontics that we don’t talk about enough. A clinical paradox. We have our primary enemy in sight: a pathogenic biofilm that destroys the structures holding teeth in ...

Flightpath Biosciences and the Forsyth Institute will co-develop new products for the prevention and treatment of oral disease, specifically gum disease, based on the life science firm’s antibiotic ...

When it comes to maintaining your health, you may be overlooking one of the most important parts of your body: your mouth. Gum disease is the most common oral disease, with studies estimating that up ...

Some common causes of mouth infections can include oral thrush, herpes, and gingivitis. Treatment depends on the underlying cause but can include antibiotics, antivirals, or antifungals. Mouth ...

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 ...