Can Oral Bacteria Give You a Brain Aneurysm?
Bacteria from the mouth might play a significant role in the development of a brain aneurysm, according to research published in Acta Odontologica Scandinavica. In…
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Gum Disease in Down Syndrome May Cause Alzheimer’s Progression
Periodontal disease appears to be a substantial contributor to Alzheimer’s disease in people with Down syndrome, according to a new review published in Alzheimer’s &…
Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome Linked to Periodontitis
Recent research has estimated that around 35% of all American adults and half of those age 60 or older have metabolic syndrome, a collection of…
Breast Cancer Risk Linked to Gum Disease
Women who report having periodontal disease are at greater risk for breast cancer, especially if they smoke or recently quit smoking, a new study reports….
Oral Bacteria Found in 90% of Unhealthy Heart Valves
Many studies in recent years have investigated the relationship between oral disease and cardiovascular disease. A major focus has been on the most virulent periodontal…
Common Amino Acid Inhibits Oral Biofilm
A common amino acid found naturally in foods breaks down dental plaque, which means it could potentially help millions of people avoid cavities and gum…
Do Oral Bacteria Affect Risk for Preeclampsia?
Pregnant women are champions for the health of their babies. They change their diet and lifestyle to protect the growing life inside them. But new…
Can Kissing Alter Your Microbiome?
As long as we have existed on this earth, humans have expressed their affection through kissing. It’s the way we show our connection and intimacy…
Oral Microbiome Implicated in Glaucoma Pathology
Can poor oral health have an effect on your eyesight? New research published in the Journal of PLOS ONE connects the oral microbiome with glaucoma,…
Xylitol Disrupts Perio Bacteria
New evidence presented in the Journal of Periodontology suggests that xylitol, a sugar alcohol often found in sugar-free gum, inhibits the inflammatory response to one…