Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can impact oral health by increasing the risk of periodontal disease, TMJ, and dry mouth, which can lead to cavities and other dental concerns. RA and certain RA medications ...

Many people believe that tooth decay and gum disease mainly happen because people eat too much sugar or forget to brush their teeth. While these habits do play an important role, a large new study ...

Increased alveolar bone loss due to periodontitis may be associated with a heightened risk of all-cause death, according to a large study that followed U.S. men for decades. The findings were ...

Many people do not think about their oral health until they feel pain. They only visit the dentist when a tooth is hurting badly. But most of the time, when pain starts, the problem is already serious ...

Menopause and oral health are closely connected as declining estrogen levels can lead to dry mouth, gum inflammation, cavities and jawbone loss, increasing the risk of dental disease in women.