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 ...

A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Buffalo unpacked which dental hygiene tools are a must-have to prevent gum disease -- and which may not be necessary. Their findings showed ...

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, ...

The FDA today issued warning letters to three companies that manufacture and market mouth rinse products with claims that they remove plaque above the gum line or promote healthy gums. These claims ...

Your morning routine might seem ordinary until you notice something that makes you pause at the bathroom sink. That slight pink tinge in the water after brushing your teeth could be more than just ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...