Read on as we discuss how smoking affects your oral health, why oral hygiene is important in smokers and tips to improve your oral hygiene.

A bright smile is indeed captivating, but your gums are doing more than just framing your pearly whites. They serve as a ...

Routine dental hygiene could significantly lower risk for pancreatic cancer.Researchers identified 27 oral bacteria and fungi ...

Smokers have a richer population of microbes associated with periodontal disease than nonsmokers, according to research presented at the recent International Association for Dental Research (IADR) ...

Treatments for gum disease may have little benefit for heavy smokers, new research shows. The study findings suggest the need to rethink treatment of the common gum disease periodontitis, according to ...

A long-term study finds that poor dental health, including gum disease and cavities, nearly doubles the risk of ischemic ...

Two new studies suggest that maintaining good oral health could be more than just good hygiene — it might lower the risk for ...