Periodontitis, or gum disease, is a common infection that damages the soft tissue and bone supporting the teeth. Without treatment, the alveolar bone around the teeth will gradually erode ...

While periodontitis is not curable, it is manageable if caught early with proper treatment and at-home oral hygiene habits.

Gum disease is a common issue for many adults, possibly causing red or bleeding gums. Treatment may involve cleaning bacteria from under the gums and maintaining good dental hygiene at home ...

Gingivitis is a mild form of gum disease, but without proper treatment it can lead to the more serious periodontitis, according to the Mayo Clinic. It is characterized by red and irritated gums.

Orocidin’s preclinical product is called QR-01 and has a novel mode of action. It will be the first ever medical treatment of periodontitis reaching the dental market.

The work, which used a mouse model and human cells in culture, is the first step on the path to a simple, at-home treatment for gum disease. The work has been published in Cell Reports . Periodontitis ...

Gingivitis is a mild gum infection. Without treatment, it can progress to periodontitis, which is a more serious condition that may require antibiotic treatment. Learn more here.

Smoking can have a serious impact on the effect of the treatment of periodontitis – a widespread condition that leads to degradation of the teeth's supportive tissue and, in serious cases, to ...