One recent meta-analysis has linked it to a 30% higher risk of developing AFib, a potentially serious heart rhythm disorder ...

Tempted to skip the floss? Your heart might thank you if you don't. A new study from Hiroshima University (HU) finds that the gum disease bacterium Porphyromonas gingivalis ( P. gingivalis ) can slip ...

New research shows that the gum disease bacterium P. gingivalis can slip into the bloodstream and infiltrate the heart. There, it quietly drives scar tissue buildup -- distorting the heart's ...

“As a dental hygienist I would never use super glue, gorilla glue, or any other type of chemical in my mouth that is not ...

By Hiroshima University Department of Public Relations New research shows that the gum disease bacterium P. gingivalis can ...

In recent years, the relationship between oral health and overall health has become increasingly clear. One critical area of ...

The mouth is often described as a window to overall health – and for good reason. A growing body of research reveals a ...

Poor oral hygiene can also increase the risk of infective endocarditis (IE), a serious infection of the heart's inner lining or valves. This condition typically occurs when oral bacteria – especially ...

The truth about how gum disease and tooth decay could lead to heart disease - Steven W Kerrigan reports on how your oral ...