Researchers have developed a targeted approach to combat periodontitis without disrupting the natural balance of the oral ...

An extract prepared using garlic could have the same antimicrobial properties as a common mouthwash ingredient, according to a new study that may lead to a natural oral care alternative. It is well ...

Garlic extract demonstrates antimicrobial efficacy comparable to other widely used antiseptics and disinfectants, such as chlorhexidine, according to University of Sharjah medical scientists.

A herbal mouthwash selectively killed off bad bacteria in the mouth while preserving the good strains, according to a new study. It suggests an alternative to conventional mouthwashes, which were ...

Washington, D.C.—Periodontitis is an inflammatory gum disease driven by bacterial infection and left untreated it can lead to complications including tooth loss. The disease also been associated with ...

Garlic extract is emerging as a surprisingly powerful contender to chlorhexidine, the long-standing “gold standard” in antimicrobial mouthwashes. A systematic review of clinical studies shows that ...

Professor and Head of School of Dentistry, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences Nothing to disclose. Albert Leung and Niamh Coffey do not work for, ...

A compound found in citrus fruits and coconut called prunin laurate (Pru-C12) may be effective against the bacteria that cause gum disease, according to a recent study. Gum disease affects an ...

Avoid sun and heat. Plastics can degrade faster when exposed to ultraviolet light and high temperatures, Dr. Mohanty said. So ...