Researchers reveal that salivary bacteria from gum disease alter gut metabolism, driving osteoclast activity and ...

A study out of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has unveiled new insights into the inflammatory processes behind periodontitis, a common and debilitating gum disease. Research conducted ...

Periodontitis, a chronic inflammatory disease of the gums, affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide and is increasingly linked to systemic ...

Micro-CT analysis and 3D reconstructions of the left maxillary bone with ligature-induced periodontitis between the first and second molars in ground control and hindlimb unloaded (HLU) ...

Postmenopausal women susceptible to bone fractures may also be a higher risk for gum disease, according to researchers at Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine and Case/Cleveland ...

Menopause and oral health are closely connected as declining estrogen levels can lead to dry mouth, gum inflammation, cavities and jawbone loss, increasing the risk of dental disease in women.

Loss of teeth and jawbone density leads to "facial collapse", but anti-aging dentistry restores the vertical dimension to lift and support facial tissues.

Once a person loses bone density, they typically cannot regain it. However, they may be able to prevent further bone density loss through lifestyle adjustments, such as getting sufficient exercise, ...