MASTIC GUM MAY help fight off the Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) bacteria, according to a 2010 study. H. pylori is a common bacteria that can cause inflammation and ulcers and possibly damage stomach ...
Measure the depth of the pocket below your gums with a probe. The larger and deeper the pocket, the more severe is the disease. Treatment options depend on the stage of the disease. However ...
HALLOWEEN this week means lots of sugary treats that are bad news for mouth health. When sugar mixes with bacteria in your mouth, it forms acids that attack tooth enamel. The World Health ...
Oral infections may drive ... root planing and antibiotic treatment, often make rheumatoid arthritis symptoms much less severe, and evidence suggests that periodontal treatment may slow the ...
Bacteria that causes gum disease can also raise a person's risk of head and neck cancers, a new study says. More than a dozen bacterial species have been linked to a collective 50% increased risk ...