Periodontitis is a common condition that can affect much more than just oral health. Scientists at Fraunhofer have discovered ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

A small trial found that chewing gum containing nitrate can ease the symptoms of gum disease by favouring the growth of ...

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

Mouthwashes have long bragged about killing 99.9% of germs in your mouth, but Rutgers Health researchers suggest this scorched-earth approach may harm oral health by eliminating beneficial bacteria ...

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 ...