ANTIOXIDANTS AND GUM DISEASE

“Periodontal tissues require adequate levels of antioxidants to prevent tissue damage caused by reactive oxygen [...]

TRIPHALA INHIBITS COLLAGEN BREAKDOWN

“Ayurvedic drugs have been used since ancient times to treat oral diseases including periodontal diseases. [...]

TURMERIC (CURCUMIN) COMPARED TO CHLORHEXIDINE

A study by Kendwal in 2015 compared turmeric (curcumin) to prescription chlorhexidine gel in 60 [...]

WHO GETS GUM DISEASE?

About 5% to 20% of the population suffers from severe, generalized gum disease. For those [...]

Vitamin B for recurrent mouth ulcers on tongue, gum, cheek or lip

A total of 6 studies compared the ulcer healing time and treatment time. In comparison [...]

OXIDATIVE STRESS AND GUM DISEASE

The damage from Gum Disease is due to inflammation and oxidative stress. Oxidative stress is [...]

Alzheimer’s starts in the mouth? Gum disease, oral bacteria strongly linked to mind-robbing condition

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DIABETES, GUM DISEASE, AND YEAST

Patients with diabetes have been found to have an increased risk of candidiasis (yeast) and [...]

CURCUMIN

Use of Curcumin in periodontal inflammation: “Here we review the anti-inflammatory properties of curcumin and its various [...]

DIET and gum disease

Healthy diet (fruits, fibre, vegetables, and dairy) versus unhealthy diet (sugars, snacks, and salty/fast foods) [...]