New research suggests that a simple gap in the daily diet may be linked to why severe gum disease develops later in life.

This part of your body is often overlooked, but it can have a major impact on your overall health. Here's how.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sure, you know that maintaining good oral hygiene is important for your dental health. It means better breath, fewer cavities, and ...

MINNEAPOLIS --Last week, Minnesota Timberwolves co-owner and former baseball star Alex Rodriguez revealed he has gum disease in order to raise awareness. His story quickly became one of the ...

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 ...

Keeping teeth and gums healthy is usually linked to brushing, flossing, and regular dental visits. But new research from the United Kingdom suggests that what you put on your plate may be just as ...

(WXYZ) — Retired Yankees player Alex Rodriguez says he was recently diagnosed with gum disease and is emphasizing the importance of getting regular dental checkups ...

In mice, the oral bacteria F. nucleatum can travel to mammary tissue via the bloodstream, where it can damage healthy cells.

Bleeding gums may seem like a minor issue, but during pregnancy, they can indicate more serious health problems. Periodontitis, a severe gum infection, is associated with an increased risk of ...

Keeping your mouth healthy may help keep your heart and brain healthy too, according to new research. Keeping your mouth healthy may help keep your heart and brain healthy too, according to new ...