A novel toothpaste that removes more plaque could help prevent heart attacks and strokes close to a level achieved by statins. Scientists have long seen a link between healthy teeth and gums and ...

Maintaining oral hygiene is crucial not only for a bright smile but also for overall health. Many of us struggle with plaque buildup and gum health, which can lead to serious dental issues if not ...

For decades, research has suggested a link between oral health and inflammatory diseases affecting the entire body -- in particular, heart attacks and strokes. The results released today from a ...

Scientists from Florida Atlantic University’s Schmidt College of Medicine, Marshfield Clinic Research Institute, and the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, collaborated on a ...

Dental plaque is a sticky coating of bacteria on the teeth and gums. In the mouth, plaque is responsible for cavity formation and gum diseases. Dental plaque is also associated with systemic ...

Toothpaste with antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) epsilon-poly-L-lysine (ε-PL) and funme peptide (FP) may reduce plaque, halitosis, and gingival bleeding, according to a study published recently in the ...

Standard dental care calls for twice-daily toothbrushing with a fluoride toothpaste or dentifrice, but it remains unclear if these substances contribute to toothbrushing's effectiveness at inhibiting ...

For decades, research has suggested a link between oral health and inflammatory diseases affecting the entire body -- in particular, heart attacks and strokes. Results from a randomized trial of a ...