Scientists have long been stumped by the neurodegenerative condition, Alzheimer's disease, and have been working to ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. NEW YORK — A gum infection was found to be a ...

Your last meal is usually to blame if there’s a bad taste lingering in your mouth — but it could also be a sign you’re sick.

HIROSHIMA, Japan — Your dentist’s warnings about flossing aren’t just about preventing bad breath and cavities. New research from Japan reveals a disturbing connection between gum disease and one of ...

The breeds most commonly affected with this condition are Boxers and Bulldogs, although Retrievers are also susceptible, but ...

While implanted artificial teeth do offer a longer-term alternative to dentures, they may need to be surgically replaced if gum infections occur. Scientists are thus working on a better implant, that ...

CENTER CITY (WPVI) -- Many people cringe at just the thought of gum disease treatments. It's often painful and takes weeks of appointments to complete. A new superfine laser promises to make the ...

It’s easy to forget that we should floss every day — and that we should follow up with our dentist at least twice a year. However, it may become a lot easier to make these things a priority if you are ...

The primary treatment for a tooth abscess is always surgical: drainage, root canal, or extraction. Antibiotics alone cannot cure an abscess because they can’t remove the source of the infection.

Pulp necrosis is an irreversible condition that occurs when the soft pulp inside of a tooth dies. This is the last stage of a disease called pulpitis. There is a pulp chamber inside of each of your ...