Pregnant woman’s gingivitis caused baby to be stillborn, scientists say By Linda Carroll msnbc.com contributor updated 8:43 a.m. ET, Fri., Jan. 22, 2010 Pregnant women with untreated gum disease may have more at stake than just their teeth. They may also be risking the lives of their babies, a new study shows. Expectant mothers have [...]

Study Shows Link Between Periodontitis and Risk of Head and Neck Cancer Taking care of your teeth and gums may not only save your smile, it could save your life. A new study suggests a common form of gum disease may significantly raise the risk of head and neck cancer. Researchers found that people diagnosed [...]