Chewing gum is not the first thing that comes to mind when oncologists discuss head and neck cancer. But a bioengineered ...

Scientists have developed a new way to fight gum disease without wiping out the mouth’s helpful bacteria—a major shift from traditional treatments. Instead of killing everything, this targeted ...

Traditional mouth care products like alcohol mouthwashes kill harmful bacteria, but also wipe out beneficial microbes that keep your teeth and gums healthy. While that ecosystem rebuilds itself from ...

Bacteria normally found in the mouth could play a direct role in triggering a heart attack, a new study has found. In an examination of the arterial plaques collected from more than 200 patients with ...

A simple oral rinse may predict biological age, linking oral microbiome changes to aging, frailty, and chronic disease risk ...

Researchers led by Henry Daniell of the School of Dental Medicine have shown that extracts from bioengineered chewing gum reduce the levels of three microbes known to be associated with head and neck ...

Nitric oxide plays an essential part in regulating blood pressure and supporting brain function and muscle function. But ...

Depression could be linked to a lack of diversity in the bacteria in your mouth, according to new research. As you read this, your mouth contains between 500 billion and 1 trillion bacteria. After the ...

The effects may also extend to vascular health. Periodontal pathogens have been associated with endothelial dysfunction, an ...

Scientists have discovered a link between bacteria in the mouth and gut and the progression of cognitive decline in Parkinson's disease. Specific changes in these bacteria, known as the microbiome, ...

Changes in the bacteria found in the mouth and gut of Parkinson’s disease patients could act as an early warning sign that their symptoms are worsening, new research suggests. Scientists, using ...

Mouthwash is often used as a quick way to freshen your breath but overuse can have adverse effects. Dr Sood explains how it ...