Antidepressant use tied to lower prevalence of periodontitis
Antidepressant use is linked to a lower prevalence of periodontitis, according to a study published online Oct. 29 in the Journal of Periodontology.
Nov 20, 2025
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Stomatognathic Diseases: News and Research on Periodontitis
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Inflammasome found to drive male-specific bone loss in gum disease
A study out of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has unveiled new insights into the inflammatory processes behind periodontitis, a common and debilitating gum disease. Research conducted by UNC Adams School ...
Nov 14, 2025
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Treating gum disease could reduce risk of heart attacks and strokes
Intensive treatment of severe gum disease can help prevent arteries from becoming clogged, supporting heart health and reducing the long-term risk of developing cardiovascular diseases such as coronary heart disease and stroke, ...
Nov 5, 2025
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Periodontist explains how the relationship between diabetes and gum disease shapes patient care and prevention
For people living with diabetes, caring for their gums can be just as important as managing blood sugar. Research has shown that there is a two-way relationship between periodontal disease—more commonly known as gum disease—and ...
Oct 28, 2025
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What is gingivitis? How do I know if I have it?
Do your gums look red and often bleed when you brush them, but they're not painful? If so, you could have the gum disease gingivitis.
Oct 13, 2025
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Certain oral microbes tied to increased risk of pancreatic cancer
Twenty-seven species of bacteria and fungi among the hundreds that live in people's mouths have been collectively tied to a 3.5 times greater risk of developing pancreatic cancer, a study led by NYU Langone Health and its ...
Sep 18, 2025
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Plant-derived compound provides antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects against periodontal disease
A powder based on morin, a natural compound extracted from plants such as guava leaves, apple and fig peels, certain teas, and almonds, has shown antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant effects against bacteria ...
Sep 17, 2025
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Mediterranean diet may reduce gum disease
People living in the U.K. and following a diet close to the Mediterranean diet are more likely to have better gum health, with potentially lower amounts of gum disease and inflammation.
Sep 15, 2025
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Maternal periodontal disease linked to infant gut inflammation and long-term disease risk
A new study demonstrates that maternal oral dysbiosis increases the risk of intestinal inflammation in offspring. Specifically, periodontal disease promotes the growth of oral pathobionts (e.g., Klebsiella aerogenes), which ...
Aug 12, 2025
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Space conditions can cause gum inflammation and bone loss, say scientists
Living in zero gravity can lead to periodontitis, a common and serious condition where the gums become inflamed and the bone that supports teeth starts to break down, eventually leading to tooth loss, scientists reveal in ...
Jun 16, 2025
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