inflammation

Obesity Influences Orthodontic Treatment in Adolescents

Obesity can influence the supporting tissues around teeth during orthodontic treatment with fixed braces...

Mastication May Boost Immunity, Though Periodontitis Remains a Risk

Your mother may have been right when she encouraged you to chew your food...

Botox Manages Sjögren’s Syndrome Salivary Gland Inflammation

Researchers at the University of Sydney in Australia found another potential medical use for...

FDA Issues Final Rule Banning Powdered Surgical Gloves

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued its final rule banning the...

Common Bacterium Triggers Both Periodontitis and Rheumatoid Arthritis

A bacterium that causes chronic inflammatory gum infections also triggers the inflammatory autoimmune response...

Black Raspberries May Inhibit Oral Cancer

Black raspberries are rich in fiber, vitamins, and phytochemicals. And in a recent study...

E-Cigarettes Kill Epithelial Cells, Damage Tissue, and May Cause Cancer

While electronic cigarettes have been marketed by their manufacturers as safer alternatives to tobacco...

Antibiotics Can Still Treat Systemic Bacterial Disease Like Periodontitis

In recent years, the use of systemic antibiotics to treat periodontitis has received much...

Cytokines May Tie Obesity to Periodontal Disease

As physicians continue to wrestle with rising rates of both obesity and gum disease,...

Smoking Increases the Risk of Marginal Bone Loss

Smoking doesn’t just damage respiratory and cardiovascular health. It also impacts the oral cavity,...