Trouble conceiving? Here's why gum disease may delay pregnancy
Periodontal disease is an inflammatory reaction to a bacterial infection below the gum line, causing the gums to become red, swollen, and bleed easily.
Jun 13, 2017, 13:41 PM IST
Frequent recreational use of cannabis doubles the risk of gum disease
Periodontal disease is an inflammatory reaction to a bacterial infection below the gum line.
May 27, 2017, 20:48 PM IST
Genes behind gum disease identified
US researchers have identified 41 genes that may cause gum disease, paving the way for developing compounds that can be used in targeted treatment of severe periodontitis before loss of teeth and supportive bone occurs.
Oct 05, 2016, 00:46 AM IST
Gum disease can increase breast cancer risk
After a mean follow-up time of 6.7 years, 2,124 women were diagnosed with breast cancer.
Dec 21, 2015, 15:35 PM IST
