Tooth Decay, Periodontal Disease Linked to Heart Disease
Research from around the world is confirming that gingivitis, periodontal disease and tooth decay are associated with different forms of heart disease.
Tagged: dental caries
Pepper-Rosmarin Essential Oil Controls Cavities and Gum Disease
New research finds that a verbena plant called Pepper-rosmarin inhibits oral bacteria that produce cavities and gum disease – and keeps those levels low.
Grape Pomace Helps Prevent Cavities
Japanese researchers have discovered that wild grape pomace – the pulp, seeds and skin of the grape left after juicing – inhibits the bacteria known for causing dental caries, Streptococcus mutans. The laboratory research, led by the Iwate Biotechnology Research Center in Kitakami,...
