Patients heading into surgery for diseased aortic valves are showing up with more than calcium deposits on their tissue.

A gum disease bacterium emerges as a surprising suspect in a dangerous heart condition, raising alarming new questions for ...

Gum disease bacteria may spur calcium buildup in the heart's aortic valve, leading to a common and serious heart valve ...

Researchers found that bacteria linked to gum disease may help drive the development of calcific aortic valve stenosis by triggering inflammation and calcium buildup in the heart valve. The early ...

A gum disease bacterium may contribute to aortic valve calcification through inflammation, according to preliminary human ...

Millions of adults have gum disease, but many do not realize that it is more than a dental problem. Gum disease happens when ...

Millions of people worldwide live with periodontitis, a chronic gum disease that can progressively destroy the tissues and ...

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 ...

Laser therapy reduces bleeding and post-operative pain compared to osseous surgery by cauterizing nerve endings and blood vessels. The procedure targets diseased tissue specifically, leaving healthy ...

At 39, I've never had a cavity, and my doctor used to say my mouth was boring. But I was born with thin gum tissue, and my gums started to recede gradually. I had gum-graft surgery to avoid an exposed ...