Using matcha extract as a mouthwash could reduce the amount of a certain bacteria that causes periodontitis — at least that is what a recent study suggests. Researchers in Japan have shown in a ...

Researchers have identified a promising approach to prevent gum disease by supporting beneficial oral bacteria instead of ...

Researchers at Fraunhofer say they have developed a microbiome-friendly approach that targets harmful periodontal bacteria ...

A mouthwash containing matcha, a finely ground powder of green tea, may inhibit the growth of one of the main bacteria involved in periodontitis, indicating that it may be used to prevent and treat ...

Oral hygiene is a vital part of overall health and wellbeing for people of all ages. Maintaining a healthy mouth allows you ...

Perfect Smile fluoride toothpaste with the coenzyme CoQ10 yielded "significant improvement" over regular fluoride toothpaste in healing gingivitis, according to a study in the May 2010 issue of the ...

The habit of using mouthwash has become deeply ingrained in the oral health maintenance routines of many individuals. The mouthwash serves the basic aim of helping to retain clean gums, fighting ...

THE primary objective of treating periodontal (gum) disease is to remove plaque from teeth and to keep it from returning once ...

Open wide and check your gums in the bathroom mirror. If what you see are pale pink, firm gums that wrap tightly around your teeth, then you get high marks for gum health. If, however, your gums are ...

Share on Pinterest Can matcha extract help keep gum disease at bay? Image credit: photo_chaz/Getty Images. Periodontitis is a form of gum disease that affects approximately 90% of adults globally. It ...