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) [...]

EFFECT OF HONEY ON DENTAL PLAQUE

“This study was conducted to investigate the following: (1) the effects of chewing honey on [...]

BROMELAIN

“Bromelain is a term used to describe proteolytic enzymes found in tissues, such as the [...]

DIET IS A KEY MODIFIABLE FACTOR IN PERIODONTAL DISEASE

“High-sugar, high-saturated fat, low-polyols, low-fiber and low-polyunsaturated-fat intake causes an increased risk of periodontal diseases. [...]

POTENTIAL HARM FROM TOOTHPASTES CONTAINING TRICLOSAN- CAN CAUSE GUT INFLAMMATION

Triclosan is an antimicrobial ingredient present in more than 2000 consumer and industrial products. “The [...]

TRIPHALA, A GUARDIAN AGAINST ORAL PATHOGENS

“In the present study, Triphala’s strong antimicrobial effect against Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans, Clostridium bacilli, and Staphylococcus [...]

LEEKY GUM IS LIKE LEEKY GUT, A GATEWAY FOR INFECTION

“ The oral cavity is the gateway for microorganisms into your body where they disseminate [...]

CALCIUM and VITAMIN D

One-year effects of vitamin D and calcium supplementation on chronic periodontitis. “Calcium and vitamin D [...]