From the beginning of the pandemic, experts noticed patterns in what appeared to be completely senseless and random to the rest of us. That was that certain conditions were the reason some survived COVID-19 and others didn’t. Still, seemingly healtlhy people were dying. Was it their oral health?

We know it’s important to keep our teeth and gums clean, but we often don’t consider how much good oral hygiene is connected with our whole-body health. More and more research is showing just how much our oral health can influence our overall health — and vice versa…

By the age of 65, there’s over a 70 percent chance that you will suffer from periodontal disease. But a new study has found a simple and less invasive possibility for reversing the damage of periodontal disease, one that’s good for your whole body to fight inflammation.

Brushing and flossing your teeth is about far more than just avoiding cavities. In fact, the health of your mouth is tied to serious conditions from diabetes to heart disease. But until now, the reason wasn’t clear. Now researchers know it’s tied to a particularly powerful immune cell that, when hyperactivated, can circulate through your body to do major damage…

The next time you get the urge to crack open your favorite soda, you might want to think again. Brand new research is revealing that these acidic, sugary drinks could irreparably damage your teeth. Here’s the latest on the enamel destruction caused by sodas…plus the simple secret to keeping your teeth healthy for life.

Decades of research confirms a compound found in red grapes can make your heart stronger, make your skin younger and may even help prevent diabetes and Alzheimer’s. Now it appears that a glass of merlot may also offer oral health benefits for preventing cavities and gum disease…