Fish Oil Can Help Treat Periodontal Disease
Fish oil could help in treating periodontitis, according to a new study. A research team from Australia conducted eight studies on this issue..
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Gums Suffer as People Age
It has recently become clearer why gum health declines with age. Queen Mary, University of London, along with research teams in the United.
- April 19, 2012
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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.
- February 16, 2012
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Removing Some Types of Bacteria Key in Preventing Gum Disease
Eliminating certain bacteria is the key to preventing gum disease and tooth loss, according to a new study. The bacterial access key may.
- February 10, 2012
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Periodontitis May Stem From Obesity
Obese people may have more reasons to worry about periodontitis. A study titled “MicroRNA Modulation in Obesity and Periodontitis” analyzed this issue in.
- November 4, 2011
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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.
- June 20, 2011
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Link Exists Between Anemia and Gum Disease
People with serious gum disease may develop anemia. That’s because of the reduction in red blood cells and hemoglobin lead to anemia, according.
- April 28, 2011
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Book Breaks New Ground on Oral Health
No matter what a person does, plaque is constantly developing. Plaque forms because of the bacterium Fusobacterium nucleatum, according to Case Western Reserve.
- April 27, 2011
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Periodontitis Could Lead to Diabetes
Chronic periodontitis, which affects about half of all Americans over 55, is two to four times more likely to be developed by people.
- March 16, 2011
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Omega-3 Fatty Acids Plus Aspirin Reduce Chances of Gum Disease
Disease of the gums and supporting tissue, known to dentists as periodontitis, is a chronic inflammatory condition that destroys gum tissue and bone.
- January 3, 2011
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