News tagged with bacterial plaque


Hope for millions of Germans suffering from periodontitis

Twelve million Germans suffer from periodontitis, an inflammation that can lead to the loss of teeth if left untreated. Bleeding gums during brushing or when biting into an apple could be an indication of ...

Dentistry created Feb 01, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Quick detection of periodontitis pathogens

Bleeding gums during tooth brushing or when biting into an apple could be an indication of periodontitis, an inflammatory disease of the tissues that surround and support the teeth. Bacterial plaque attacks ...

Dentistry created Jan 03, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Researchers find joint failures potentially linked to oral bacteria

The culprit behind a failed hip or knee replacements might be found in the mouth. DNA testing of bacteria from the fluid that lubricates hip and knee joints had bacteria with the same DNA as the plaque from patients with ...

Arthritis & Rheumatism created Apr 18, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast