bone deterioration, and finally, tooth loss. In fact, periodontitis, the most severe form of gum disease, is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults. Certain diseases, like cancer and diabetes ...

A HEALTHY 78-year-old man went to his dentist with a wobbly lower left pre-molar, hoping for a quick fix. After evaluating the situation, the dentist decided the best course of action was to ...

A surprising case reveals that prostate cancer can manifest through unusual symptoms like toothaches and jaw swelling. This ...

increasing evidence shows that oral bacteria play a significant role in systemic diseases like colon cancer and heart disease. Now, new research from the Forsyth Institute shows a link between ...

Bone pain. Joint pain. Bone swelling. These are symptoms that about 1,000 people in the United States begin to feel each year ...

With a background in civil engineering, Anamika Prasad works with doctors to develop solutions for cancer patients.

and cancer cells of this kind can live for years-;or even decades-;in bone marrow after remission. The persistence of these cells in marrow leads to the disease recurring in a large proportion of ...

At this stage inflamed gums pull away from your teeth, and infected pockets can form. The infection eventually destroys soft tissue and bone, and can loosen teeth. To avoid tooth loss, you may ...