(CBS News) Brushing your teeth and going to the dentist might reduce your risk for developing gum disease but according to a top heart society, it probably won't help your chances against heart ...

Preventing heart disease is not as easy as brushing your teeth. While numerous studies have linked gum disease with an increased risk of heart disease and stroke, there is no proof that bad gums ...

Grave Babies “Crusher” (Hardly Art): Painful-to-experience, one-note art can be good. But it doesn’t come to you. You have to go to it. That’s the situation with local goth/pop/noise trio Grave Babies ...

A report from The Netherlands adds to the evidence tying chronic gum disease to heart disease and stroke. In a study of more than 60,000 dental patients, those with gum disease were twice as likely to ...

Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. However, its impact extends beyond oral health, with research suggesting a link between ...

It has been claimed for the past few decades that gum disease is linked to heart problems or strokes but according to latest findings the link does not hold up on deeper research says the American ...

The mouth is often described as a window to overall health – and for good reason. A growing body of research reveals a significant link between poor dental hygiene and cardiovascular disease. While ...

The article explains how gingivitis, a chronic inflammation of the gums, can contribute to heart disease by accelerating atherosclerosis and increasing the risk of plaque rupture. Regular flossing is ...

The same bacteria that cause gum disease also promotes heart disease -- a discovery that could change the way heart disease is diagnosed and treated. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the ...

In people with gum disease, intensive treatment may benefit blood vessels as well as their gums. That's according to a study of 120 people with severe gum disease, also called periodontitis. In ...