In summary, currently there is moderate-certainty evidence to support gum disease treatment (known as subgingival instrumentation) for controlling blood sugar levels in people with periodontitis (gum ...

The fact that the subgingival microbiota in healthy pregnant women did not differ from that in the non-pregnant women may suggest that the hormonal changes in pregnancy exert little, if any, influence ...

By what mechanism does cigarette smoking contribute to the development of periodontal disease? This study investigated the effect of smoking on the subgingival bacterial profile in healthy subjects.

In order to determine the effect of smoking on subgingival bacteria, other confounding factors that would dilute or interfere with the effect of smoking, particularly those associated with ...

These mouthwashes, tongue scrapers and other products really get to the root of the problem.

Do you use mouthwash everyday? Alcohol-based mouthwash also kills the good bacteria in our mouth. Tap to read the side effects of using mouthwash everyday!

Mouthwash, a staple for oral hygiene, has become an unlikely weapon in the fight against plant fungus. The household item contains ingredients that can stop a fungus in its tracks, providing a ...

To our knowledge the effects of these procedures on the composition of subgingival microbiota have not been investigated. Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate whether the treatment of gingival ...

Biogeography—the study of the distribution of organisms across the globe—seeks to recognize patterns in the spatial distribution of organisms and discover the forces that underlie those patterns.

There are claims that mouthwash raises blood pressure, increases cancer risk, and disrupts your oral microbiome. Experts discuss whether it's really bad for your health.