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These factors may affect tooth loss in younger gum disease patients
By
Ava Barros
Patients under age 36 with severe gum disease, limited education, and a history of smoking may be at greater risk of tooth loss, reports a study published in the
Journal of Periodontology
.
August 13, 2025
Ozonated water may treat pericoronitis
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A recent study published in
BMC Oral Health
reported that ozonated water may be as effective as saline solution in managing pericoronitis, highlighting it as an alternative treatment.
August 6, 2025
Gum disease may be an independent risk factor for stroke
By
Ava Barros
A study in the
Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
reveals a tie between periodontal disease and increased stroke risk, but controlling dental biofilm may help.
July 8, 2025
1st reported case of kidney disease drug causing gum overgrowth
By
Melissa Busch
An immunosuppressive drug prescribed for lupus-induced kidney disease caused gingival enlargement in a 27-year-old woman, which is believed to be the first case of its kind.
July 7, 2025
This patch may be a real blow to tooth loss
By
Melissa Busch
A new innovation in the works may help patients with gum disease keep their natural teeth.
June 24, 2025
Environmental factors that may boost gum disease risk
By
Melissa Busch
Exposure to certain heavy metals may be significantly associated with a higher risk of developing periodontal disease, according to a study.
June 11, 2025
Restoring this vitamin may mitigate periodontal risks
By
Ava Barros
A deficiency of this vitamin may increase the risk of periodontal disease by increasing the expression of the enzyme matrix metalloproteinase-9 in gingival crevicular fluid.
June 3, 2025
Chronic kidney disease may affect oral health
By
Ava Barros
Chronic kidney disease may affect oral health, potentially leading to changes that directly increase the risk of developing caries, according to a study recently published in
Health Science Reports
.
May 27, 2025
Men, gum disease may be really bad news for sperm
By
Melissa Busch
Periodontitis may be significantly associated with poor sperm quality, according to a review.
May 27, 2025
Is skipping meals the key to healthier gums?
By
Karie Neeley Anderson
Intermittent fasting -- an eating pattern cycling between periods of eating and fasting -- may help soothe gum inflammation and improve other health markers even when oral hygiene is subpar.
May 23, 2025
Can you fast your way to better oral health? Maybe.
By
Melissa Busch
Prolonged fasting may reduce gum inflammation in these patients, according to a study.
May 20, 2025
Gum disease germ may be linked to heart rhythm disorder
By
Ava Barros
The spread of a certain gum disease bacterium to the heart may exacerbate atrial fibrillation, according to a news release dated May 9.
May 19, 2025
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