October is National Dental Hygiene Month and an excellent time to reflect on the innovators that have transformed oral health and have helped us all to live better lives. Gum disease is a silent ep...

Swollen gums can occur due to a variety of causes. They may or may not also be accompanied by bad breath or bleeding, but the swelling alone is often enough to make you feel uncomfortable througho...

Gum recession occurs when the gingival tissues creep down the length of the tooth, exposing the root surfaces and making teeth appear longer or taller than they should. Normal, healthy gum tissue s...

Gingivitis simply means an inflammation of the gums resulting from infection of the soft tissue surrounding the teeth (gingiva). This mild form of gum disease is a very common dental problem affec...

What is Periodontal (Gum) Disease? Periodontal disease, also called “gum disease,” is the condition where infected gum tissue detaches from the tooth and is followed by loss of bone support around ...

Do you worry about your risk of Alzheimer's Disease? Recent scientific studies show good oral hygiene can reduce the risk of this progressive brain disease.