Until my mid-40s, my approach to gum health was, at best, sporadic. I had always suspected that flossing was one of those ...

Natalie Forrest, 40, had gone to collect antibiotics from her local chemist in Uddingston on September 26 after suffering from a sore throat, high temperature and urine infection for a week.

Explore the 10 most common dental problems, from cavities to gum disease, and learn how prevention and timely care can help ...

People with certain health conditions may be more likely to develop gum disease. Gum disease is not a mere consequence of ageing but induced by dental biofilm and therefore proper oral health care ...

As bacteria evolve and develop resistance to treatment, antibiotics and other drugs become ineffective. This poses a threat that could reverse a century of medical progress. Without urgent action to ...

Dentistry is responsible for approximately 10% of antibiotics prescribed worldwide and research has shown up to 80% of antibiotics prescribed by dentists may be unnecessary. During the early months of ...

2 Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, McGill University, Montréal, QC 3 Infectious Disease and Immunity in Global Health, Research Institute of McGill University Health ...

Image credit: mi_viri / Shutterstock. Boston-based Paratek Pharmaceuticals has released positive topline data from a Phase IIb trial evaluating its oral antibiotic Nuzyra (omadacycline) in adult ...

Additionally, preventing cavities, gum disease, and tooth decay is a major motivator, according to the report. "It is encouraging to see the increased commitment to preventive oral health care at home ...

You can find probiotics in different sources, such as dietary supplements and certain foods. Research suggests that probiotics may help prevent antibiotic-associated diarrhea and reduce the risk of ...