Gum disease or inflammation, like gingivitis, has been linked to an increased risk of heart disease. Here's how flossing can help.

Gum disease or inflammation, like gingivitis, has been linked to an increased risk of heart disease. Here's how flossing can help.

“Being overweight, you automatically have 10 of the 11 risk factors, because being overweight lowers blood flow, accelerates ...

Gum disease and oral infections can trigger inflammation, allow harmful bacteria into the bloodstream, and, in severe cases, even lead to direct infection of heart tissue.

Can flossing reduce the risk of heart disease? A doctor has listed the benefits of flossing for heart health in an Instagram post. Find out what he said.

We tested more than 60 oral hygiene products, from toothbrushes and toothpastes to tongue scrapers and mouthwashes. These 11 ...

The mouth is often described as a window to overall health—and for good reason. A growing body of research reveals a significant link between poor dental hygiene and cardiovascular disease ...

Many people assume a bit of blood during brushing or flossing is no cause for concern - but according to a dentist, it is a ...

A recent study has revealed a significant connection between regular flossing and a reduced risk of atrial fibrillation, commonly known as A-fib, which is ...

Tempted to skip the floss? Your heart might thank you if you don't. A new study from Hiroshima University (HU) finds that the gum disease bacterium Porphyromonas gingivalis (P. gingivalis) can ...

What do your gums have to do with your heart? More than you might think. Chronic gum disease can lead to inflammation that damages your heart over time.