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Biological Imbalance Links Gum and Kidney Disease

An imbalance between the body’s oxygen-producing free radicals and its antioxidant cells could be...

P Gingivalis Borrows Growth Molecules from V Parvula to Cause Gum Disease

Otherwise harmless bacteria such as Veillonella parvula help Porphyromonas gingivalis multiply and cause gum...

The Oral Gateway Microbiome: Implications for Systemic Diseases Including COVID-19

The oral microbiome is considered a gateway to the body that rapidly adjusts to...

Mechanism Connecting Periodontitis With Other Inflammatory Diseases Uncovered

The link between periodontal disease and other inflammatory conditions such as heart disease and...

Patients With Gum Disease Should Be Educated About Their Cardiovascular Risks Too

Patients with gum disease should be told that they have a higher risk of...

Celebrate Gum Health Day 2020 on May 12

“Say No to Bleeding Gums” is the slogan for Gum Health Day 2020, to...

Rapamycin Fights Gum Disease and Spurs Bone Growth in Older Mice

A drug that has life-extending effects on mice also reverses age-related dental problems in...

Studies Link Gum Disease With Stroke Risk

Gum disease was associated with a higher rate of strokes caused by the hardening...

Anti-Aging Drug Holds Promise for Treating Age-Related Oral Diseases

A transplant drug with anti-aging properties can regenerate bone and decrease gum inflammation, promising...

Sensory Cells in the Gums Guard Against Periodontitis

Chemical-sensing cells in the gums protect the mouth by guarding against infections that damage...