Posts Tagged ‘Journal of Periodontology’
Drinking Coffee Has Been Found To Ward Off Gum Disease
Researchers have found that drinking coffee can slightly help to reduce the risk of gum disease. A new study carried out by various researchers residing at Boston University, within the Henry Goldman’s School of Dental Medicine(SDM) found that drinking coffee can help to prevent gum disease. The team also revealed that their studies showed that […]
Study Links Gum Disease To Increased Risk Of Asthma
A new research study has that gum disease could increase the chances of a person having asthma. The findings, which were published in the Journal of Periodontology, reveal that people with gum disease are up to five times more likely to develop asthma than those with good oral health. The UK has some of the […]
New Study Suggest Blackberries Are Key To Healthy Gums
A new study has suggested eating blackberries could hold the key to healthy gums. The study, published in the Journal of Periodontal Research, claims blackberries have antibacterial properties which can help to reduce the risk of gum disease and maintain gum health. Previous studies have also highlighted the health benefits of this fruit, suggesting that […]
Researchers investigate cause of gum disease in males
Researchers from the University of Maryland Dental School have revealed that sex hormones may be the cause of higher rates of gum disease in males. Men are at a higher risk of developing destructive periodontitis, an infection which affects the gums, than women and the research team conducted the first review of the development and […]
Drinking green tea can improve oral health
Drinking green tea on a regular basis can help to improve oral health, according to a study conducted by a team of Japanese researchers. The study involved 940 men; each participant was tested for symptoms of periodontal disease, including bleeding from the gums, the formation of pockets in the gum line and the loss of […]
