A study by Kendwal in 2015 compared turmeric (curcumin) to prescription chlorhexidine gel in 60 patients over 21 days and found similar results for curcumin with better acceptance due to a more pleasant taste compared to chlorhexidine.

About 5% to 20% of the population suffers from severe, generalized gum disease. For those who are most at risk, the disease becomes evident in teenage and early adult years rather than the later years. Risk factors for gum (periodontal) disease include smoking, genetic predisposition, psychosocial stress, diabetes, and some rare systemic (whole body) diseases. […]

A total of 6 studies compared the ulcer healing time and treatment time. In comparison with the control group, the ulcer healing time was reduced by 2.15 days and the treatment time was reduced by 2.32 days. https://apm.amegroups.com/article/view/72221/html

The damage from Gum Disease is due to inflammation and oxidative stress. Oxidative stress is the disturbance in the pro-oxidant and antioxidant balance towards oxidation resulting in tissue damage. “Dental Plaque build-up allows the growth of anaerobic bacteria, which eventually leads to the recruitment and activation of neutrophils. This further results in the upregulation of […]

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Patients with diabetes have been found to have an increased risk of candidiasis (yeast) and gum (periodontal) disease. This study showed that cinnamon mouthwash has good potential as an anti-fungal (anti-yeast) agent. https://www.ijirr.com/…/default/files/issues-pdf/1907.pdf

Use of Curcumin in periodontal inflammation: “Here we review the anti-inflammatory properties of curcumin and its various forms in modulatory host response as a potential therapy in periodontal diseases. The host mechanism of tissue destruction can be modulated and manipulated to help in the recovery of periodontal tissues. Pharmaceutical giants should get interested in coming together with […]

Healthy diet (fruits, fibre, vegetables, and dairy) versus unhealthy diet (sugars, snacks, and salty/fast foods) as it relates to periodontal disease. “Our findings suggest that both healthy and unhealthy dietary patterns may contribute to reduced or increased extent and severity of periodontitis by local and systemic mechanisms, preceding the effect of other established causes such […]

“This study was conducted to investigate the following: (1) the effects of chewing honey on plaque formation in orthodontic patients, (2) the effect of chewing honey on dental plaque bacterial counts, (3) determine if honey possesses antibacterial effects on bacteria recovered from plaques. Bacterial counts were significantly reduced in the honey group compared to the […]

“Bromelain is a term used to describe proteolytic enzymes found in tissues, such as the stem, fruit, and leaves of pineapple…This article indicates the possible mechanisms through which bromelain may ameliorate the progression and development of periodontitis. Bromelain can act by decreasing periodontal microorganism growth, by proteolytically cleaving important cell surface molecules in leucocytes, by […]