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Researchers find that drinking may heighten periodontal disease risk factors, exacerbate existing periodontitis In a study published ahead-of-print in the Journal of Periodontology, Brazilian researchers have found that consumption of alcoholic beverages can have a negative effect on the health of a person’s gums, aggravating an existing case of severe periodontal disease (also

Stem Sells We look into the recommendation that parents preserve their kids' baby teeth so stem cells can be harvested from them for future use in treating disease. CLAIM: Stem cells can be harvested from baby teeth, so it's a good idea to preserve them in private stem cell banks for

If you missed your last dental checkup, a new study might encourage you to book that appointment right away; researchers have identified a higher risk of heart disease for individuals who have hidden tooth infections. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States,

Mouth microbes called fusobacteria may use the bloodstream to reach and worsen colorectal tumors through a special sugar-binding protein, study finds. Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States when men and women are considered separately, and the second leading cause when both sexes

A new study has revealed a relationship between chronic periodontitis and lacunar infarct, two common diseases in the elderly. Chronic periodontitis is an inflammatory disease of the gums, whereas lacunar infarct is a type of cerebral small vessel disease that can lead to a stroke. Additional research is needed to