Using Mouthrinse Reduces Plaque & Gingivitis More Than Toothbrushing Alone
CHICAGO (Feb. 19, 2013)—New research published in the January/February 2013 issue of General Dentistry, the peer-reviewed clinical journal of the Academy of General.
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Pet Dental Health Awareness Need to be Raised
Most people don’t realize they are neglecting an important aspect of their pet’s health. But more needs to be done to make sure.
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Gum Disease May Have Greater Impact on AIDS Patients
Moderate gum disease in an animal model exposed to an AIDS-like condition encountered more viral variants that cause infection and more severe inflammation,.
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Gingivitis Bacteria Manages to Manipulate Immune System
A new report shows that the bacteria that causes gum disease manipulates the immune system to hinder normal processes that would usually eliminate.
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Smoking May Eliminate Helpful Bacteria
Smokers may be more vulnerable to diseases, in addition to developing diseases from smoking. A new study explains that smoking forces the body.
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Gum Disease Causes Other Health Problems
Gum disease could lead to several other health problems, including diabetes, heart disease, dementia, arthritis, complications during pregnancy, erectile dysfunction and reduced fertility..
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Hospital Stays May Hurt Oral Health
Patients who remain in hospitals for extended periods of time may have something else to worry about. New studies show that a person’s.
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Vitamin D May Prevent Bacterial Infections
New research dictates that vitamin D may protect gums from the types of bacterial infections that can develop into gingivitis and periodontitis. To.
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Mouth Contains More Germs than Total Number of People on Earth
There are more germs on one person’s mouth than ever thought, according some dentists. For comparison’s sake, the number of germs on one.
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Young People With Asthma Run a Greater Risk of Developing Caries
Children and adolescents with asthma have somewhat more caries and suffer more often from gingivitis (gingival inflammation) than people of similar age without.
