Differences between gingivitis and periodontitis, along with proven prevention strategies to protect your oral health and ...

Nearly 40% of adults develop gum disease that can lead to tooth loss. Learn the warning signs to catch this common condition ...

A new review by an international group of researchers has examined the mounting evidence linking periodontal disease-commonly ...

Almost half of American adults have some form of periodontal disease—many don't even know it. Yet if left unchecked it could lead to receding gums and gum pockets, bone deterioration ...

Medically reviewed by Edmund Khoo, DDS Periodontal disease (gum disease) is a bacterial infection of the gums that affects ...

International Community Health Services (ICHS) offers comprehensive dental care for the entire family at our clinics in the ...

Medically reviewed by Edmund Khoo, DDS Gingivitis and periodontitis are forms of gum disease. Gingivitis is the mildest type ...

While gum recession is not a disease of old age ... “I really learned how to brush my teeth properly when I went to dental school.” He recommends first asking your dental hygienist how ...

You see your gums when you brush your teeth or smile in the mirror. And you rarely give them a second thought. But they’re a major player in your overall health. According to data from the American ...