Dental Decay May Worsen IBD
A healthy mouth may be especially important for patients with inflammatory bowel diseases, according to a new study published in Oral Diseases. According to the…
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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…
Possible Link Found Between Periodontal Disease & Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Could obstructive sleep apnea and periodontal disease have a bi-directional relationship? According to a new study in the Journal of Periodontology, they might. Researchers examined the salivary…