Scaling and root planing (SRP) is the most commonly used therapy for the initial treatment of periodontitis, or gum disease. However, at-home specialized rinses can also help patients. “This study ...

Individuals with Type 2 diabetes being treated for periodontitis may benefit from using an antimicrobial mouth rinse and small brushes to clean between teeth as part of their at-home oral care routine ...

Scaling and root planing treats gum disease by removing plaque and smoothing roots. Learn what to expect before, during, and ...

Treating periodontal disease for preventing preterm birth in pregnant women. (Protocol) Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2005, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD005297. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD005297.

People who were treated for periodontal disease had lower healthcare costs and fewer hospitalizations for other medical conditions compared to those whose gum disease went untreated, a new study ...

Their long-term goal is to develop a gel and oral strip that can be used at home by people with or at risk for gum disease, as well as a stronger, slow-release formulation that dentists can apply ...

“Patients will see very quick changes in gum health with improved home care and treatment but in more advanced cases, full resolution of the disease can take six to nine months,” says Dunn ...

There is some evidence that periodontal treatment improves short-term rheumatoid arthritis (RA) disease activity, according to a systematic literature review published in Rheumatology Advances in ...