Immunology
Immune-regulating drug improves gum disease in mice
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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Dentistry
Do you need to floss your teeth? It depends
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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Dentistry
Improving the treatment of periodontitis
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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Health
New high-tech mouthwash uses light to kill harmful bacteria on teeth
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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Cardiology
Gum disease, inflammation, hardened arteries may be linked to stroke risk
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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Cardiology
Gum disease linked with higher risk of hypertension
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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Dentistry
How often should I get my teeth cleaned?
If you went to your dentist for a check-up and dental clean in the last year, give yourself a pat on the back. Not everyone loves the dentist, but research shows people who visit at least once a year for preventative care ...
Aug 27, 2019
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Brush your teeth—postpone Alzheimer's
Researchers have determined that gum disease (gingivitis) plays a decisive role in whether a person develops Alzheimer´s or not.
Jun 3, 2019
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Periodontitis may raise the risk for developing dementia
Gum disease (gingivitis) that goes untreated can become periodontitis. When this happens, the infection that affected your gums causes loss in the bone that supports your teeth. Periodontitis is the main cause of tooth loss ...
Mar 15, 2019
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Diabetes
Treating gum disease may help manage Type 2 diabetes
Treating periodontitis (gum disease) could help people with Type 2 diabetes manage their blood glucose levels, according to a new study led by UCL.
Oct 26, 2018
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