Mar 30, 2026Oral HealthCan Heat-Killed Probiotics in Toothpaste Reduce Gingivitis?Heat-killed probiotic toothpaste reduced gingivitis markers in a small trial. Here is what six RCTs say about probiotics, bleeding gums, and hype.paraprobioticslacticaseibacillus paracaseiperiodontal diseaseoral microbiomeRead article →
Mar 30, 2026Periodontal DiseaseWhy Gum Therapy Works Differently Across PatientsScaling and root planing reshapes the gum microbiome, but genes may explain only part of why periodontal treatment outcomes vary.periodontal diseasescaling and root planingbiofilmcytokinesRead article →
Mar 30, 2026Oral MicrobiomeProbiotic Nanofiber Floss: What a 30-Man Trial FoundProbiotic dental floss puts live bacteria under the gumline. A 30-person trial reduced red-complex pathogens short term, but real-world use remains unproven.oral microbiomeperiodontal diseaseprobiotic flossligilactobacillus salivariusRead article →
Mar 21, 2026Oral MicrobiomeVaping Changes Oral Bacteria Differently Than CigarettesVaping may reshape the oral microbiome in ways distinct from smoking and never use. The signal is real, but long-term disease risk remains unknown.oral microbiomee-cigarettesperiodontal diseasemicrobial dysbiosisRead article →
Mar 13, 2026Vascular HealthCan Treating Gum Disease Lower Cardiovascular Risk Markers?Oral bacteria appear in atherosclerotic plaques, and periodontal treatment lowers inflammatory risk markers—but it has not prevented heart attacks.periodontal diseasep. gingivalisatherosclerosisoral microbiomeRead article →