Researchers have for decades been investigating the correlations between gum disease and a variety of conditions including stroke, hypertension and cardiovascular disease. A new study is now reporting ...

Scientists from Florida Atlantic University’s Schmidt College of Medicine, Marshfield Clinic Research Institute, and the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, collaborated on a ...

For decades, research has suggested a link between oral health and inflammatory diseases affecting the entire body -- in particular, heart attacks and strokes. Results from a randomized trial of a ...

For decades, researchers have suggested a link between oral health and inflammatory diseases affecting the entire body -- in particular, heart attacks and strokes. Results of a randomized pilot trial ...

The world's first plaque-identifying toothpaste could help reduce heart attacks and strokes, according to a new study. Scientists say that the paste, called Plaque HD, weakens the core structure of ...

Dental plaque is a sticky coating of bacteria on the teeth and gums. In the mouth, plaque is responsible for cavity formation and gum diseases. Dental plaque is also associated with systemic ...

Standard dental care calls for twice-daily toothbrushing with a fluoride toothpaste or dentifrice, but it remains unclear if these substances contribute to toothbrushing's effectiveness at inhibiting ...

A novel toothpaste that removes more plaque could help prevent heart attacks and strokes close to a level achieved by statins. Scientists have long seen a link between healthy teeth and gums and ...

When on the hunt for the best toothpastes for plaque, finding a formula that can prevent plaque from hardening and turning into tartar is key. That’s because, according to dentist Dr. Bryan Laskin, ...

There are two types of people—those who would rather have their tube of Aquafresh pried out of their tenacious grip, and those who swear by the natural toothpaste category. More and more natural ...