In mice, the oral bacteria F. nucleatum can travel to mammary tissue via the bloodstream, where it can damage healthy cells.

Oral care is important, but so are the products you use while caring for your mouth. Unfortunately, some products are not as good for your mouth as you might think. Here are several oral products ...

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Researchers have found that more than a dozen species of bacteria that causes gum disease can result in a 50% increased ...

If you’ve ever accidentally wandered into the “looksmaxxing” side of the internet, you know it’s kind of intense. The concept centers on self-improvement, but w ...

If you are diabetic, pay closer attention to your gum health as a poor oral cavity can create complications.

Gum disease—also called periodontal disease—is one of the most common dental problems worldwide. Nearly half of U.S. adults experience it at some point. If left untreated, it can lead to tooth loss ...

A researcher has found that gum-chewing teenagers, and younger children as well, are giving themselves headaches with this habit. These findings could help treat countless cases of migraine and ...

In recent decades, chewing gum has been inextricably linked with youth–especially teenagers perceived as being cool (see: every one of the popular girls in the film Clueless). Before that, in the ...

In recent months, an interesting trend has emerged on social media targeting young men: using super hard gum to achieve a more defined jawline. The key ingredient is a natural resin, derived from the ...