When dentists look inside your mouth, they’re not just looking for cavities. They’re looking for gum disease and oral cancers, as well as assessing the overall health of the millions of bacteria, ...

Poor oral health, especially periodontitis, can significantly impact the entire body. Oral bacteria can travel through the gastrointestinal tract and bloodstream, contributing to various diseases.

Hot flashes, mood swings, dry skin — you’ve probably heard about those. But menopause can also take a toll on your oral health — a lesser-known symptom that deserves a lot more attention ...

How oral health may be linked to heart and brain health In recent years, research has suggested a connection between oral bacteria and Alzheimer's disease, raising concerns for those with poor ...

Emerging evidence suggests that oral health, often overlooked by clinicians, is closely connected with overall health — and this connection has important consequences for individuals with type 2 ...

The Proclaim Custom-Jet Oral Health System claims to be able to clean your mouth and replace flossing in just seven seconds a day. But for $599, is it worth it?

As you get older, you're prone to some oral health-related issues. The dental experts broke down a few of the most common ones that people experience so you can be aware of what to look out for ...

Gaps In Oral Care Cost Us Billions In ED Visits Today, many of the 76.5 million Americans without dental insurance cannot afford routine dental care. This often leads patients to seek medical ...

Oral health affects everyone’s overall health and well-being. While policy discussions around health care often focus on medical conditions, it is crucial to recognize that oral health is the ...

Medicaid ensures 80 million Americans, and over 500,000 West Virginians, have access to health care. Importantly, Medicaid is also a core source of oral health care coverage for families across ...

Exactly how oral bacteria affect your overall health is still poorly understood, Dr. Bray said, since the existing research is limited and no studies have established cause-and-effect. But some ...