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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
3 things that may prevent tooth loss
By
Ava Barros
These three practices may reduce the risk of tooth loss, according to a study recently published in the
International Dental Journal
.
May 12, 2025
Anti-inflammatory drug may reverse gum disease damage
By
Ava Barros
An anti-inflammatory drug may help repair cell energy systems and restore immune balance in the gums to reverse damage from periodontitis, according to a news release dated April 28.
May 9, 2025
Periodontitis may be linked to education level
By
Ava Barros
Higher educational attainment may be linked to a lower risk of chronic periodontitis, but targeted intervention may reduce gum disease risk in patients with lower education levels, reports a study recently published in
BMC Oral Health
.
May 7, 2025
Is it time to screen patients with IBD for gum disease?
By
Ava Barros
Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) may have a higher risk of developing periodontitis, highlighting the importance of regular screenings, according to a review recently published in
BMC Oral Health
.
April 10, 2025
Want to fight off gum disease? Maybe eat chocolate, sip coffee
By
Melissa Busch
A main alkaloid in cacao beans that is found in chocolate, as well as coffee and tea, may reduce the risk of developing periodontitis, according to a new study.
March 28, 2025
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