Being unable to afford dental care may increase a person's risk of developing cardiovascular disease or dementia, according ...

In today’s health-conscious world, the link between oral hygiene and overall health is gaining more recognition than ever before. Specifically, the connection between tooth health and heart health has ...

Childhood cavities may signal more than dental trouble. New research links early tooth decay to higher risks of heart disease ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) Sep 6 Young adults who lose their teeth to cavities or gum disease may have an increased risk of dying from heart disease later in life, a new study suggests. The findings, ...

A new clinical study suggests that successful root canal treatment may benefit more than just dental health. Patients treated ...

ST. LOUIS — Dental hygiene may not be the first thing many think about when they consider what can impact their heart health. For one woman, a cracked tooth led to a deadly infection of one of her ...

Dental implants are often viewed as a cosmetic dentistry solution, restoring a dazzling smile with missing teeth. However, the benefits of dental implants extend far beyond aesthetics. These ...

Oral health has an image problem. It’s often dismissed as an afterthought, inconvenience, or cosmetic procedure, a noticeable difference to how we prevent heart disease with wide-scale public ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - For people who have dental surgery, the risk of heart attack and stroke may grow during the weeks following the procedure, British research suggests. "This is the first ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Young adults who lose their teeth to cavities or gum disease may have an increased risk of dying from heart disease later in life, a new study suggests. Sign up here. The ...

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Dental hygiene may not be the first thing many think of when they think of what can impact their heart health. For one woman, a cracked tooth led to a deadly infection of one of her heart valves.