Wisdom teeth contain stem cells that can become nerve, heart and bone tissue, new research now clearly confirms.

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

The bacteria that leave your mouth and reach your arteries Bleeding gums are not just a dental inconvenience. When the tissue ...

Your mouth might be influencing your heart health more than you realize. Recent studies have revealed a compelling connection between poor oral health and an increased risk of heart disease, ...

Tooth loss is often the final stage of oral diseases like dental caries and periodontal disease, and has been linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and higher mortality rates, ...

Kids with heart conditions are more likely than their peers to have frequent cavities, toothaches or bleeding gums, a new U.S. government study finds. Researchers found that of U.S. children and ...

A man who had his broken tooth pulled was told by doctors he was suffering from a bad strain of the flu — only to reveal to TikTok that he actually had a full-body, blood infection that led to a ...

Searches for "tongue scraper" have almost doubled in the last two decades, according to Google Trends. Some experts, however, have warned about potential risks. The practice of tongue-scraping (or ...

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 ...