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Atherosclerosis and Periodontal Disease: Is There a Link Between Gum Health and Heart Health?
Atherosclerosis and periodontal disease are two conditions that researchers now study together. Periodontal disease is a chronic inflammatory condition affecting the gums and the tissues supporting the teeth.
Periodontics
September 8, 2026
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Can Hypogammaglobulinemia and Gum Disease Affect Your Oral Health?
Low antibody levels may alter oral defenses, but strict hygiene and personalized dental checkups keep gums healthy despite mixed risks.
Periodontics
September 8, 2026
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Neurodegenerative Diseases and Gum Disease: Is There a Connection?
Neurodegenerative Diseases and gum disease are increasingly being studied together by researchers and dental professionals. Interest in the relationship between oral health and neurological health has grown in recent years.
Periodontics
September 3, 2026
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What Is the Gingival Sulcus Around a Tooth?
The gingival sulcus is a narrow, shallow space between the tooth surface and the surrounding gum tissue. It forms part of the normal anatomical relationship between the tooth and gingiva.
Periodontics
September 1, 2026
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Periodontal Ligament: What Is It and Why Is It Important for Your Teeth?
Periodontal ligament is a specialized connective tissue that surrounds the tooth root and connects it to the alveolar bone. It acts as a cushion between the tooth and the jaw, allowing small, controlled movement during chewing.
Periodontics
September 1, 2026
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Is There a Connection Between Rheumatoid Arthritis and Gum Disease?
The two conditions may have a meaningful relationship involving shared inflammatory and immune pathways. Both conditions can involve persistent inflammation, although one condition does not automatically cause the other.
Periodontics
August 31, 2026
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Is Gum Contouring Painful? Understanding Pain, Recovery, and Aftercare
Is Gum Contouring Painful? This is one of the most common questions patients ask before booking treatment. Gum contouring reshapes the gum line to improve tooth proportions and smile symmetry, often for patients with a "gummy smile."
Periodontics
August 25, 2026
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Gum Symmetry and Smile Design: How Dentists Balance Gum Lines?
Gum symmetry shapes tooth proportions and smile harmony, helping dentists create a balanced smile by considering gums, teeth, lips, and facial features together.
Periodontics
August 24, 2026
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Crown Lengthening for a Gummy Smile: How Does It Work?
Crown lengthening can reduce excessive gum display by reshaping gum and, when needed, bone to create a more balanced, natural smile.
Periodontics
August 24, 2026