Laser gum surgery offers a minimally invasive alternative to traditional scalpel-based procedures, significantly reducing ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Laser therapy for severe gum disease may help regenerate the diseased tissue that normally secures the teeth, a small study suggests. Researchers found that among six ...

For the majority of patients, scaling and root planing (SRP) is the gold standard for nonsurgical periodontal therapy. But for those patients with diabetes or compromised health, adjunctive therapies, ...

If you’ve noticed persistent bad breath, swollen or bleeding gums, or loose teeth, these could be signs of gum disease requiring periodontal therapy. Receding gumlines and discomfort might indicate ...

Understanding Gum Disease: From Gingivitis to Advanced Periodontal Disease: By Shreoshree Chakrabarty Gingivitis and periodontal disease are common forms of gum disease that can cause serious oral ...

BLOOMINGTON - Alan Slagwell, a 54-year-old from rural Heyworth, sat in the dentist's chair, fully awake and undergoing laser gum treatment. It was nothing like the surgery he received a few years ago.

When it comes to maintaining your health, you may be overlooking one of the most important parts of your body: your mouth. Gum disease is the most common oral disease, with studies estimating that up ...

New trial results show that intense gum disease treatment reduces how much the carotid artery narrows in otherwise healthy individuals. This suggests oral health should be taken seriously as a ...