A new study has found a link between the bacteria responsible for gum disease and atrial fibrillation, a common heart rhythm ...

Your dentist's warnings about flossing aren't just about preventing bad breath and cavities. New research from Japan reveals ...

A landmark study from Hiroshima University is shedding new light on a question that has long intrigued doctors and ...

A gum disease bacterium may trigger atrial fibrillation by scarring heart tissue—linking oral health to deadly heart rhythm ...

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“By looking at someone’s teeth, you can tell if they don’t floss just by examining your gums,” said Brittany Glauz , a ...

New research shows that the gum disease bacterium P. gingivalis can slip into the bloodstream and infiltrate the heart. There, it quietly drives scar tissue buildup -- distorting the heart's ...

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Doctors say there is a surprising link between oral care and a healthy heart. This is because the mouth is home to a vast ...

A new study from Hiroshima University reveals that neglecting your dental hygiene might not just affect your smile—it could ...

It's important to brush your teeth once in the morning. Some research suggests that whether you brush before or after ...