Dentist Uses New Painless Procedure Periodontal Surgery
Three out of four adults will develop some form of gum disease in their lifetime — and many would rather see their teeth fall out than undergo periodontal surgery, which traditionally meant carving out...
View ArticleOver half of people with rheumatoid arthritis have periodontitis
Over half 56% of people with rheumatoid arthritis RA also have periodontitis a chronic inflammatory disease of the gum and surrounding ligaments and bones that hold the teeth in place, displaying fewer...
View ArticleLink found between history of periodontitis and cerebrovascular disease in men
The potential role of periodontitis, an inflammatory disease of the gums, in the risk of cardiovascular disease, particularly ischemic stroke, has received growing attention during the last decade. A...
View ArticleNew Gel Technology Reaches Hidden Areas of the Mouth
The makers of AquafreshR and SensodyneR introduce a breakthrough technology in toothpaste – new iso-activeR Foaming Gel. Iso-active has a revolutionary delivery system that disperses active ingredients...
View ArticleNew Study Shows Healthy Gums May Lead to Healthy Lungs
Maintaining periodontal health may contribute to a healthy respiratory system, according to research published in the Journal of Periodontology. A new study suggests that periodontal disease may...
View ArticleStudy Explains Bacterium’s Unique Role in Periodontitis
P. Gingivalis Copyrighted by Dr. George Hajishengallis Sherlock Holmes had his villain Moriarty. Periodontists have an unusual bacterium called Porphyromonas gingivalis. In the November 17 issue of the...
View Article5 Ways to Help Promote Healthy Teeth and Gums
Routine tooth brushing and flossing and regular check-ups by a dental professional remains the cornerstone of a healthy mouth. However, according to the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP),...
View ArticleTooth Sensitivity and Gum Recession Controlled with Periodontal Plastic Surgery
Dr Robert Korwin by attending a surgical hands on course, given by The Perio Institute on predictably successful gingival and connective tissue grafting, is now offering periodontal plastic surgery is...
View ArticleFish Oil May Help Periodontal Disease
San Diego, CA — Periodontitis, inflammation of the tissue surrounding the teeth, affects more than half of adults and is linked to an increased risk of stroke and other heart problems. To evaluate...
View ArticleWorm Drug Could Help Fight Periodontitis
WASHINGTON, DC – November 7, 2013 – A drug currently used to treat intestinal worms could protect people from periodontitis, an advanced gum disease, which untreated can erode the structures—including...
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