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When gingivitis is not treated, it can advance to "periodontitis" (which means "inflammation around the tooth.") In periodontitis, gums pull away from the teeth and form "pockets" that are infected.

Dr. Jay Knudsen, a doctor of dental surgery at Great East Dental, shares how a healthier smile can lead to a longer life.

Q: Do I really need to brush my dog’s teeth at home? And if so, how often? A: In short, yes, you should be brushing its teeth ...

Going to the dentist often means enduring an uncomfortable poke around your gums with a sharp metal tool. This process, known ...

A woman whose dental implant and bone-graft failed and who suffered an undiagnosed infection for eight months says she still has pain, headaches and brain fog four years on, and ended up losing her ...

When visiting the dentist, you might remember being poked and prodded by a thin metal instrument to check your teeth and gums ...

In a review of 47 previously published studies, researchers in Finland found that tooth loss, deep pockets around teeth in the gums, or bone loss in the tooth sockets was tied to a 21% higher risk of ...

Taking care of your teeth is more than just brushing at home.

Researchers publishing in ACS Sensors report a toothbrush-shaped ultrasound transducer that can provide a less invasive ...