(Alice Giddings/ Metro UK) — We all know someone who vapes. You see the little e-cigarettes everywhere from clubs to people puffing on them on their morning commute.

While the smell of watermelon flavoured chemicals may be more pleasant than smoke for those of us passing by, it’s not necessarily much better for your oral   …

(Corrie Pelc/ Medical News Today) — Gum disease — clinically known as periodontal disease or periodontitis — affects almost half of all adults ages 30 years or older.

Common treatments for periodontal disease include scaling, where a dentist cleans teeth below the gum surface, antibiotic  …

(Cathy Garrard/ Everyday Health) — Why do rheumatoid arthritis and gum disease often go hand in hand? Learn about the significance of the link — and what other issues, such as heart disease, this combination may create — and what you can do to protect your overall health.

Everyone should take good care of their teeth, but when  …

(Matt Higgins/ Study Finds) — If you thought that preventing gum disease is only to the benefit of your oral hygiene, think again. Gum disease, also called periodontitis, can be a prelude to more serious health problems far beyond your mouth. As it turns out, the health of your gums can dictate long term health from head to   …