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 ...

Rinsing with chlorhexidine and using interdental brushes regularly may be an effective, at-home way for patients with diabetes being treated for periodontitis to control gum disease at home, according ...

What if we could identify the earliest warning signs of cardiovascular disease from a simple saliva sample? Scientists think they have found a way to do so. Gum inflammation leads to periodontitis, ...

Oral hygiene is often associated with brushing and flossing, but one important step that is sometimes overlooked is the use of mouthwash. For many, it is seen as an optional addition to their routine, ...

Using a germ-killing mouth rinse in addition to regular toothbrushing can significantly reduce plaque and gingivitis compared with brushing alone, according to new research published in the ...

Aug. 18 (UPI) --Scientists from Canada said they have found a link between high white blood cells in the saliva of healthy adults and an early cardiovascular disease warning sign. The research, led by ...

Discovering your risk of heart disease is just a rinse away. A new study published in Frontiers in Oral Health suggests that a simple mouthwash could determine a person’s chances of developing heart ...

A new study has found that measuring the levels of white blood cells in your saliva through a quick and easy 30-second mouth rinse is an effective way of detecting the warning signs of heart disease ...

Someone dies every 33 seconds from heart disease in the U.S., according to the CDC. It’s the leading cause of death for men and women, and 695,000 people died from the disease in 2021. While those ...