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 ...

Hyaluronic acid (HA), a humectant added to some skincare products, may support gum healing and regeneration, leading to better clinical results when combined with nonsurgical therapy or surgery, ...

Nearly half of U.S. adults over 30 show signs of gum disease, which can cause tooth loss. Here’s how to recognize and treat it. By Melinda Wenner Moyer If your spit is sometimes tinged pink at least a ...