Dental patients with severe periodontitis may have undiagnosed type 2 diabetes, Dutch researchers have discovered in a study that suggests targeted screening of individuals with worse gum disease ...

Researchers have found in a new study that advanced periodontal inflammation (stage III–IV) may cause degenerative changes in ...

Individuals with periodontitis have altered concentrations of various proteins in their blood, according to a new study. These findings pave the way for research into biomarkers for periodontitis and ...

Lycopene- the antioxidant found in tomatoes and other red fruits that gives them their color, may reduce the risk of severe periodontitis in non-Hispanic White (NHW) older adults. The corresponding ...

When I smile in the mirror, I wince. My gums are receding, several teeth are wobbling, it feels as if I have more gaps than ...

Periodontitis, or gum disease, can turn up in an individual as a result of infections and inflammation of the gums. This can cause a lot of discomfort and, at its worst, can cause teeth to loosen and ...

Diabetic neuropathy and retinopathy are associated with a higher risk for moderate/severe periodontitis. Dyslipidemia further increases this risk, highlighting the need for comprehensive management in ...

Certain diabetes complications were linked to moderate and severe periodontitis, a cross-sectional analysis using Danish population-based data suggested. Among nearly 16,000 patients with type 2 ...

Millions of people worldwide suffer from gum disease, yet we still don't fully understand how healthy gums turn into damaged, scar-like tissue. Researchers are using cutting-edge single-cell ...

The image on the left shows a upper front tooth in an individual with periodontitis. On the right is an X-ray of the same tooth, revealing a significant reduction in the tooth's bone support. Normally ...