There are consequences for our neglect. Forty-two percent of U.S. adults over the age of 30 show signs of gum disease. This ...

Periodontal diseases are conditions that affect the gums, jaw bone, connective tissues, and ligaments in the mouth (1). These conditions affect many people. In fact, plaque buildup causes gingivitis, ...

People with higher blood levels of vitamin D may be less likely to develop gum disease, a new study suggests. Using data from a national U.S. health survey, researchers found that teenagers and adults ...

Your bones can grow weak as you age and without adequate nourishment and stores of vitamins and minerals, they may quickly turn brittle which can cause chronic pain, issues in movements, weak teeth, ...

Bleeding of the gums on gentle probing, or gingival bleeding tendency, and also bleeding in the eye, or retinal hemorrhaging, were associated with low vitamin C levels in the bloodstream. Current ...

Donna Christiano Campisano is a freelance writer specializing in women and children's health issues. She has written for numerous consumer publications and websites, including Parents, Woman’s Day, ...

Up to 80% of the population has some form of gum disease, which can lead to health issues ranging from dementia to lung ...