Gum disease may raise stroke risk, even damage the brain
If you need another reason to brush and floss, here it is: Research suggests keeping your mouth healthy might also protect your brain and heart.
Oct 23, 2025
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Stomatognathic Diseases: News and Research on Periodontal Diseases
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Gum disease associated with changes in the brain, increased stroke risk
Adults with gum disease may be more likely to have signs of damage to the brain's white matter, called white matter hyperintensities, than people without gum disease, according to a study published in Neurology Open Access.
Oct 22, 2025
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What is gingivitis? How do I know if I have it?
Do your gums look red and often bleed when you brush them, but they're not painful? If so, you could have the gum disease gingivitis.
Oct 13, 2025
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Why is it so shameful to have missing or damaged teeth?
When your teeth and gums are in good condition, you might not even notice their impact on your day-to-day life. Good oral health helps us chew, taste, swallow, speak and convey emotions.
Oct 6, 2025
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Certain oral microbes tied to increased risk of pancreatic cancer
Twenty-seven species of bacteria and fungi among the hundreds that live in people's mouths have been collectively tied to a 3.5 times greater risk of developing pancreatic cancer, a study led by NYU Langone Health and its ...
Sep 18, 2025
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Plant-derived compound provides antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects against periodontal disease
A powder based on morin, a natural compound extracted from plants such as guava leaves, apple and fig peels, certain teas, and almonds, has shown antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant effects against bacteria ...
Sep 17, 2025
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Mediterranean diet may reduce gum disease
People living in the U.K. and following a diet close to the Mediterranean diet are more likely to have better gum health, with potentially lower amounts of gum disease and inflammation.
Sep 15, 2025
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Do you really need a dental check-up and clean every six months?
Just over half of Australian adults saw a dental practitioner in the past 12 months, most commonly for a check-up.
Sep 4, 2025
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Teens who lose teeth to decay and injury nearly twice as likely to be bullied, study reveals
Adolescents who lose teeth due to decay or trauma are 42% more likely to be bullied, according to new collaborative research from the University of Sydney and the University of Melbourne.
Sep 2, 2025
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Q&A: These genetic insights into rheumatoid arthritis could help design better treatments
People with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) often have trouble getting out of bed in the morning, let alone getting to the rheumatologist for a checkup or participating in a research study. This makes a deeper understanding of ...
Aug 28, 2025
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