Most people know that gum disease causes bleeding gums, bad breath, and — if ignored long enough — tooth loss. But what if the consequences extended far beyond your mouth? New research from Johns Hopkins Medicine has uncovered a direct link between a common gum...
You might think gum disease is just a minor inconvenience that can be ignored or brushed off, literally and figuratively. However, if it is not treated, it can cause problems outside your mouth. Understanding these risks can help you take the necessary steps to...
Gum disease results in gaps developing in the teeth, which allows germs to enter the circulation where they can adhere to tissues like heart valves and arteries and cause inflammation. After some time, this can harm blood arteries and induce coronary heart disease or...
