When biofilms build up, pathogenic species creep below the gum line, eating small ulcers into ... They offer one more way to control plaque and tooth decay. There’s only so much we can do ...

Dental plaque is a sticky, colorless film made of bacteria that builds up on your teeth. When left untreated, plaque can ...

Of all dental problems, the relationship between psoriasis and gum disease, or periodontitis ... leading to tooth decay. Researchers of a 2013 study found that individuals with psoriasis had ...

Smoking is a significant risk factor for gum disease, tooth decay and oral cancer. Diabetic patients should quit smoking as ...

A FEW days ago, we wished each other a Merry Christmas, and now it’s Season’s Greetings. But I wonder how many of us can indeed say that we have enjoyed these ...

Psoriasis and PsA are inflammatory diseases, increasing your risk for periodontitis and tooth decay. The more severe your PsA symptoms, the more likely you will have gum inflammation. Dental ...

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People with dental decay are prone to it because the pathway is exposed. It provides a target for new treatments, such as toothpastes, dental patches or chewing gum, they say. Prof Katharina ...