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.

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

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

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 ...

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) ...

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

Dry mouth, also known as xerostomia, is more than just a temporary nuisance. It can affect how you speak, taste, chew, and ...

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

The health of your brain is one more reason to practice good oral hygiene, according to a growing body of research.

Brushing your teeth can save not just your smile—it can save your brain. Based on a new study, published in Neurology Open ...