Medically reviewed by Edmund Khoo, DDS Gingivitis and periodontitis are forms of gum disease. Gingivitis is the mildest type ...

The pathogens that cause these chronic bacterial infections burrow below the gumline, and can invade the bloodstream through bleeding gums. Periodontal disease has been strongly tied to heart ...

Gum disease, especially in its more advanced form known as periodontitis, is a chronic inflammatory condition caused by ...

Understanding the symptoms and solutions ... Certain bacteria in gum disease are linked to autoimmune conditions like ...

You see your gums when you brush your teeth or smile in the mirror. And you rarely give them a second thought. But they’re a major player in your overall health. According to data from the American ...

This week’s edition of Tooth Be Told discusses one of many questions I get asked all the time: What is periodontal disease and how do you treat it? By definition, periodontal disease is a chronic ...