Can Mouthwashes Fight the Spread of COVID-19?

Can Mouthwashes Fight the Spread of COVID-19?

While not directly testing against the COVID-19 virus, researchers at the Penn State College of Medicine looked at a number of products and their effectiveness against coronaviruses which are similar to COVID-19. Among the products in the study were antiseptic rinses...
How is Gum Disease Connected to Colon Cancer?

How is Gum Disease Connected to Colon Cancer?

Gum disease provides a way for oral bacteria to find their way to other parts of the body. According to research done by Virginia tech, this bacteria may facilitate the spread of colon cancer and other types of cancer to other parts of the body. The bacteria of...
How Is Gum Disease Connected to Dementia?

How Is Gum Disease Connected to Dementia?

According to the National Institutes of Aging, the bacteria responsible for periodontal disease are also associated with the development of dementia (particularly vascular dementia) and Alzheimer’s disease. We frequently emphasize the importance of oral health and...
Gum Disease and Reproductive Health

Gum Disease and Reproductive Health

It can’t be overstated how much the health of the body is connected to oral health. Research has found that gum health is even linked to sexual and reproductive health. The plaque that develops as a biofilm in our mouths is made up of bacteria, including these:...