A topical gel that blocks the receptor for a metabolic byproduct called succinate treats gum disease by suppressing inflammation and changing the makeup of bacteria in the mouth, according to a new ...

Scientists have developed a gel that can block the receptor for a molecule called succinate, which is a normal byproduct of metabolism. By blocking its receptor, the gel can lower inflammation levels ...

SAN DIEGO -- Treating gum infections with an antibiotic decreases two markers of inflammation throughout the body, further supporting the connection between oral health and general health, researchers ...

A $2.4 million grant from the U.S. National Institutes of Health's National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) will conduct a clinical trial that explores the use of antibiotics in ...

In the wise words of comedian Sarah Silverman, “Death creeps in through the gums.” While it may not be quite that clear-cut, the complications of periodontal disease—better known as gum disease—are ...

Gum disease is a very common condition, and it's usually caused by bacteria. Although orally-administered antibiotics are typically used to treat severe cases, a new treatment could be much more ...

Treating gum infections with an antibiotic decreases two markers of inflammation throughout the body, further supporting the connection between oral health and general health, researchers from the ...

"This type of black and white data almost never happens," said Alpdogan Kantarci, DDS, PhD, a senior scientist at ADA Forsyth who led the study. "The results were so clear. With FP 100, we can ...

There’s a tension in modern periodontics that we don’t talk about enough. A clinical paradox. We have our primary enemy in sight: a pathogenic biofilm that destroys the structures holding teeth in ...

An antibiotic may eliminate an oral cavity germ known to trigger the onset of periodontitis, indicating a potential breakthrough in preventing the progression of other serious systemic diseases. The ...

SRP is the frontline treatment for periodontitis and involves removing plaque below the gumline. It significantly reduces inflammation, bleeding, and bacterial infection in the gums. Adjunctive ...

Both are distinct conditions that affect the gums. However, gingivitis can sometimes progress to periodontitis, a serious condition that may require antibiotics or surgery. Both conditions lead to gum ...