Gum Disease May Trigger Gut Problems Through Bacteria Changes
Researchers discovered that gum disease (periodontitis) can cause inflammation in your intestines by changing the bacteria in your gut. When gum disease …
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Gum Disease May Worsen Fatty Liver Disease Without Diabetes
Scientists discovered that gum disease might make fatty liver disease worse, even in people without diabetes. Using mice, researchers found that when gum …
Read MoreWhy Your Vitamins Matter for a Healthy Mouth
Your mouth tells a story about your overall health, and vitamins play a starring role. When you don't get enough of certain vitamins, your mouth can develop …
Read MoreYour Mouth's Hidden Shield: How It Protects Your Whole Body
Your mouth has a special protective barrier that does much more than just keep food in place. This barrier is made up of saliva, helpful bacteria, and layers …
Read MoreVitamin D: Your Secret Weapon for Healthy Gums
A new review in the British Dental Journal explores how vitamin D might help keep your gums and teeth healthy. Vitamin D is a nutrient your body makes when …
Read MoreEating Less Junk Food Helps Heal Bleeding Gums Faster
Researchers wanted to see if eating fewer ultra-processed foods (like packaged snacks, fast food, and sugary drinks) could help people with bleeding gums heal …
Read MoreKids With Asthma May Have More Tooth Problems
Researchers studied 180 children to understand how asthma affects their teeth and gums. They compared children with asthma to their healthy siblings and other …
Read MoreCould Depression Meds Help Protect Your Gums?
Researchers studied nearly 10,000 Americans and found something surprising: people taking antidepressants had fewer gum diseases than those not taking them. …
Read MoreWhy Your Taste and Teeth Matter for Brain Health
Scientists are discovering that losing your sense of taste and having poor oral health might be connected to Alzheimer's disease and memory problems in older …
Read MoreTomato Power: How This Food May Help Prevent Gum Disease
Researchers studied over 1,200 older adults to understand why some people develop serious gum disease while others don't. They found that people who eat enough …
Read MoreProbiotics May Help Keep Dental Implants Healthier, Study Finds
Researchers looked at 14 studies involving 391 people to see if probiotics (good bacteria) could help treat gum problems around dental implants. They found …
Read MoreLow Vitamin D Linked to Worse Teeth and Gum Health in Rare Bone Disease
Researchers studied 48 adults with hypophosphatasia, a rare bone disease, and found that those with low vitamin D levels had significantly worse oral health …
Read MoreGood Bacteria May Help Fight Gum Disease in Lab Study
Scientists tested whether a helpful bacteria called Lactobacillus helveticus could fight off harmful bacteria that cause gum disease. In laboratory tests, they …
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