Mar 10, 2011 | Oral Hygiene (Brushing & Flossing), Periodontal (Gum) Disease, Periodontal Risk Factors
This is from our friends at Lexicomp. Home Twice-a-day Toothbrushing Associated With Decreased Levels of C-reactive Protein and Decrease Risk of Heart Disease. A study out of University College London examined the association between toothbrushing behavior and...
Feb 19, 2011 | Oral Hygiene (Brushing & Flossing), Periodontal (Gum) Disease, Periodontal Risk Factors
DIKSHYA KARKI KATHMANDU, April 14: Good oral health is crucial to living a healthy lifestyle. But many people are negligent about it. According to the oral health facts presented by World Health Organization (WHO), “The most common oral diseases are cavities and...
Feb 2, 2011 | Laser Dentistry, Oral Hygiene (Brushing & Flossing), Periodontal (Gum) Disease, Periodontal Risk Factors, Uncategorized
Maintaining healthy teeth and gums may reduce risk for pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. CHICAGO—January 18, 2011—Maintaining periodontal health may contribute to a healthy respiratory system, according to research published in the Journal of...
Jan 20, 2011 | Oral Hygiene (Brushing & Flossing), Periodontal (Gum) Disease, Periodontal Risk Factors, Uncategorized
A whiff of bad breath can hint at matters more serious than a meal of onions and garlic or a skipped tooth brushing. Foul exhalations warn of gum disease, dry mouth, and other unhealthy medical conditions. Unfortunately, even the healthiest of bodies suffer from...
Jan 13, 2011 | Oral Hygiene (Brushing & Flossing), Periodontal (Gum) Disease
The Groningen professors Bauke Dijkstra and Lubbert Dijkhuizen have deciphered the structure and functional mechanism of the glucansucrase enzyme that is responsible for dental plaque sticking to teeth. This knowledge will stimulate the identification of substances...
Jan 1, 2011 | Oral Hygiene (Brushing & Flossing), Periodontal (Gum) Disease, Periodontal Risk Factors
Perio Protect® Perio Protect® is a custom-fit tray made by a specialized dental laboratory from impressions of the patient’s mouth taken by a dentist. The company states that, “Perio Protect® is a comprehensive method that is customized for individual patients to help...
