"This antibiotic could work to prevent or treat advanced gum disease." Gum disease affects over 47% of individuals aged 30 and older, with the prevalence increasing to 60% in those aged 65 and older.

Moreover, prunin laurate appears to help prevent alveolar bone resorption, a hallmark of advanced periodontal disease. In ...

Periodontal disease has long been a challenge to treat effectively because antibiotics typically wipe out both harmful and beneficial bacteria. "Often, antibiotics treating that disease will also ...

A new study from the University of Pittsburgh has revealed a promising approach to treating periodontal disease (PD) by ...

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My dentist says I have gum disease, which came as a shock as I take great care of my teeth. I’m also peri-menopausal, which leaves me feeling tired most of the time. What can I do? Most ...

A dentist has issued a warning over a common daily habit that could give you gum disease. Dr Andrej Bozic from Dentum has said that while many assume using a hard toothbrush to clean their ...

MONDAY, Sept. 23, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Diabetes can worsen the state of your gums, but a new study suggests that diabetes ...

Bacteria that causes gum disease can also raise a person's risk of head and neck cancers, a new study says. More than a dozen ...

People with diabetes are more prone to gum disease, due to the damage the chronic illness does to small blood vessels, a new study warns. Diabetics who suffer from other diseases caused by small ...