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09/06/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Prevent periodontal disease with the myrobalan, a native fruit of South Asia

You don’t hear a lot of talk about periodontal disease, but it is actually more common than you may think. A study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine discusses how the ethanol extracts of the myrobalan (Terminalia chebula) (EETC) can be used to remedy the problem. Periodontal disease is a broad term referring […]

07/29/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Restoring dental health with the extract of the myrobalan

The ethanolic extract of Terminalia chebula (EETC), a plant known in South Asia as myrobalan, has been found to be a potential treatment for periodontal disease. A study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine investigates the effects of EETC on periodontal disease caused by dental plaque bacteria (DPB). The researchers cultured Streptococcus […]

07/12/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Dental hygiene found to affect Type 2 diabetes

People with Type 2 diabetes may manage their condition better if they regularly get checked for periodontal disease, according to recently published research. The study was carried out by a team of researchers from the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences of the University of Barcelona in Spain who evaluated the effect of non-surgical periodontal treatment on […]

06/25/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Science investigation: Can the Neem tree prevent periodontal diseases?

A study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine looked at whether neem tree (Azadirachta indica) can prevent certain periodontal diseases. Researchers from the Hebrew University-Hadassah Faculty of Dental Medicine in Jerusalem looked at the antibacterial effects of neem leaf extract on the periodontopathic bacteria Porphyromonas gingivalis and Fusobacterium nucleatum, which cause periodontitis. They also assessed its antioxidant […]

12/25/2017 / By Ralph Flores

Heart health and mouth health linked: Treating gum disease found to help lower blood pressure

Brushing your teeth will never be the same again after this: keeping gum disease (periodontitis) at bay can help you lower your blood pressure, especially if you’re at risk of developing hypertension (high blood pressure), according to a study presented at the American Heart Association Meeting. Dr. Jun Tao, lead author, and director of the Institute […]

07/16/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Scientists figure out why diabetes causes gum disease and a loss of oral health

The relationship between diabetes and periodontitis is one that has been known about for quite some time but has been dismissed as coincidental. Until now, that is. A recent study led by researchers from the University of Pennsylvania has pinpointed oral microbiome as the link between these two conditions. Specifically, the study showed that diabetes […]

01/07/2016 / By Vicki Batts

The harsh reality of a root canal

Root canals are the much-dreaded procedure used to treat deeply infected teeth without extraction. It seems like a great option; you get to keep your tooth. However, there are seldom-discussed negatives to having root canal procedures done. In a root canal, all of the pulp tissue and nerves inside the tooth are removed. Any identifiable […]

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