The article explains how gingivitis, a chronic inflammation of the gums, can contribute to heart disease by accelerating atherosclerosis and increasing the risk of plaque rupture.

Beyond oral health While the experiment focused on gum disease in space, the implications stretch further. “It also opens the door to better understanding how inflamma t ion works in the body, both in ...

6. Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis Gum disease can cause redness, swelling, bleeding, and, in some cases, dark or black discoloration. One severe form— acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis ...

Latest medical research on lung disease. Learn about the symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema, and lung cancer along with the latest treatment information.

This article aims to raise awareness among paediatricians and specialist paediatric services that poor oral health, in particular children with chronic illness, is a major cause of morbidity and can ...

Gums Gum health is an overlooked, yet important aspect of overall health. Gum disease is associated with an increased risk of certain health conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and chronic ...

Oregano oil is a concentrated liquid that contains two main compounds: carvacrol and thymol. This oil is not as concentrated as oregano essential oil. The compounds have anti-inflammatory and ...

A comparative study to evaluate the effects of antibiotics, plant extracts and fluoride-based toothpaste on the oral pathogens isolated from patients with gum diseases in Pakistan Um estudo ...

Worthington HV, MacDonald L, Poklepovic Pericic T, Sambunjak D, Johnson TM, Imai P, Clarkson JE. Home use of interdental cleaning devices, in addition to toothbrushing, for preventing and controlling ...