San Diego, CA — Periodontitis, inflammation of the tissue surrounding the teeth, affects more than half of adults and is linked to an increased risk of stroke and other heart problems. To evaluate whether fish oil supplementation could be an adjunct therapy for periodontitis, Dr. Alison Coates from the University of South Australia and colleagues [...]
Dr Robert Korwin by attending a surgical hands on course, given by The Perio Institute on predictably successful gingival and connective tissue grafting, is now offering periodontal plastic surgery is used to reverse gum recession around teeth and implants, revise unaesthetic root exposure, to control tooth sensitivity, and to increase the amount of “attached” gum [...]
Routine tooth brushing and flossing and regular check-ups by a dental professional remains the cornerstone of a healthy mouth. However, according to the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP), pairing a few well-known healthy-lifestyle habits with your daily oral health regimen may also help reduce your risk for periodontal disease. Periodontal disease is a chronic inflammatory [...]
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Sherlock Holmes had his villain Moriarty. Periodontists have an unusual bacterium called Porphyromonas gingivalis. In the November 17 issue of the journal Cell Host & Microbe, scientists supported by the NIDCR report they have solved in mice the mystery of how P. gingivalis can trigger the common dental condition periodontitis while residing in low numbers [...]
Maintaining periodontal health may contribute to a healthy respiratory system, according to research published in the Journal of Periodontology. A new study suggests that periodontal disease may increase the risk for respiratory infections, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia. These infections, which are caused when bacteria from the upper throat are inhaled [...]
The makers of AquafreshR and SensodyneR introduce a breakthrough technology in toothpaste – new iso-activeR Foaming Gel. Iso-active has a revolutionary delivery system that disperses active ingredients quickly, penetrating those hard-to-reach areas of the mouth. According to a recent survey, 68 percent of adults do not realize how much of their tooth surface is actually [...]
The potential role of periodontitis, an inflammatory disease of the gums, in the risk of cardiovascular disease, particularly ischemic stroke, has received growing attention during the last decade. A new study is the first prospective cohort study to use clinical measures of periodontitis to evaluate the association between this disease and the risk of cerebrovascular [...]
Over half 56% of people with rheumatoid arthritis RA also have periodontitis a chronic inflammatory disease of the gum and surrounding ligaments and bones that hold the teeth in place, displaying fewer teeth than healthy matched controls, high prevalence of oral sites presenting dental plaque and advanced attachment loss the extent of periodontal support that [...]
Three out of four adults will develop some form of gum disease in their lifetime — and many would rather see their teeth fall out than undergo periodontal surgery, which traditionally meant carving out diseased as well as healthy tissue and bone. But now, with a new type of laser surgery, patients don’t have to [...]