Gingivitis News

Celebrity mom, host of NBC's The Biggest Loser , and Days of Our Lives star Alison Sweeney has partnered with Crest Glide Floss to help Americans glide through tight spaces every day and to emphasize the importance of flossing.

OUR TEETH "... SOME are crooked, some are straight, some are white, and some are yellow.

Are you tired of constantly getting gum disease, cavities, and bacteria? Is your high sugar diet rotting your teeth from the inside out? Is there anything you can do besides using a Water Pik filled with half hydrogen peroxide 3 percent solution and half water? How about adding a final rinse for your gums after flossing, brushing, and water ...

Q. Is there a link between heart disease and gum disease? A. There is growing evidence that there is, indeed, such a link, and if you have either condition, you should pay extra attention to treating the other as well.

If you thought those dental problems are only related to cavities, cement fillings and painful root-canals, you are in for a surprise.

THE nation has never splashed out so much money in the search for a perfect smile.

Why, then, does ADA-reporting show that two-thirds of Americans do not floss regularly and only one-fifth even does it correctly? Perhaps the information surrounding oral hygiene needs to be reviewed again by consumers.

Recent research has shown a connection between cancer and gum disease. While this data is statistical the discovery is alarming.

Every few months a new article on the health benefits of pomegranate appears in magazines such as Life Extension.

Dr Reitz: With the newly discovered connection between oral health and overall health, is there anything a dentist can tell about my overall health from looking in my mouth.

When I was little, many of the elderly people I knew were toothless. I actually thought that losing teeth was a natural part of ageing.

It's no secret that some of the best ways to stay healthy are eating well, lowering stress and connecting with loved ones.

October is being recognised as oral health month and TEENage has decided to remind you of what oral health is, and how important it is to your overall health.

Poor dental hygiene is one of the most common ailments in pets, mainly because of the difficulty in brushing your pet's teeth.

Showering, shaving and brushing your teeth. Like most people, you probably perform your hygiene routine each day without giving it much thought.

Quantum Health, maker of more than 50 natural over-the-counter health products, formulated with natural actives, has introduced OraMoist Dry Mouth Patch.

By Linda Ann Chomin CONTRIBUTING WRITER Kathi Shepherd isn't trying to scare anyone into seeing a dental hygienist but she does have horror stories to tell about the consequences of not receiving regular care.

A mild form of gum disease with inflammation of the gum is called gingivitis . Gum disease is also known as periodontal disease.

Your mouth is a very important part of your body. Your mouth contains enzymes that begin the digestion process.

The American Association for Cancer Research has released new research that suggested that chronic periodontiitis, which is a form of gum disease, may be a risk factor for cancer in the head and neck.