Owing to a rare genetic mutation, individuals with leukocyte adhesion deficiency type 1 (LAD1) experience a suite of symptoms that trace back to an immune system dysfunction. Many have recurrent bacterial infections and gum ...
May 27, 2020
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A drug that has life-extending effects on mice also reverses age-related dental problems in the animals, according to a new study published today in eLife.
Apr 28, 2020
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As a dentist, my patients often ask whether they still need to floss even though they brush their teeth. The answer is—that depends.
Apr 28, 2020
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For the first time, researchers from Charité–Universitätsmedizin Berlin have shown that a unicellular parasite commonly found in the mouth plays a role in both severe tissue inflammation and tissue destruction. Most patients ...
Apr 15, 2020
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Nearly every person in the world gets cavities in their teeth at some point in their lives, and about 70% of the world's population experience varying degrees of gingivitis. According to the Health 2000 population survey, ...
Feb 13, 2020
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Gum disease was associated with a higher rate of strokes caused by hardening of large arteries in the brain and also with severe artery blockages that haven't yet caused symptoms, according to preliminary research to be presented ...
Feb 12, 2020
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Obesity and gum (periodontal) disease are among the most common non-communicable diseases in the United States—and studies show these chronic conditions may be related. This new study explores the effect of obesity on non-surgical ...
Dec 3, 2019
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A systematic review by King's College London has found some evidence that chewing sugar-free gum could help to reduce the further development of dental caries (cavities) in adults and children.
Nov 20, 2019
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Newly discovered chemical-sensing cells in the gums protect the mouth by standing guard against infections that damage soft tissue and destroy the bone that supports the teeth, report researchers from the Monell Chemical ...
Oct 3, 2019
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People with gum disease (periodontitis) have a greater likelihood of high blood pressure (hypertension), according to a study published today in Cardiovascular Research, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).
Sep 24, 2019
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