Mar 31, 2026Can Enzyme Lozenges Break Dental Plaque? The Human EvidenceCan mutanase, beta-glucanase, and DNase lozenges weaken dental plaque? A triple-blind trial found one day-7 signal, but missed its primary endpoint.dental plaquebiofilmenzyme lozengesRead article →
Mar 30, 2026Can 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 diseaseRead article →
Mar 30, 2026Omega-3, Gum Disease, and Diabetes: What Chemerin Can Tell UsCan omega-3 supplements alongside periodontal care lower chemerin in type 2 diabetes? A close look at the small trial, ozone, and polyphenol evidence.periodontitisomega-3type 2 diabetesRead article →
Mar 30, 2026Can Oral Probiotics Replace Chlorhexidine for Cavities?Can oral probiotics prevent cavities as well as chlorhexidine mouthwash? The evidence supports an adjunct role, not a replacement—yet.oral probioticschlorhexidinecavity preventionRead article →
Mar 29, 2026Probiotic Toothpaste: Gingivitis Signal, Plaque UncertaintyDo probiotic toothpastes work? Evidence points to modest gingival benefits, but plaque, caries, synbiotic, dose, and shelf-life claims remain unsettled.probiotic toothpastelactic acid bacteriaheyndrickxia coagulansRead article →
Mar 13, 2026Gum Disease Treatment Lowers CRP—Then Inflammation Can ReboundPeriodontal treatment can lower CRP and inflammatory cytokines, but the effect peaks over months, varies by protocol, and may fade without maintenance.gum diseaseperiodontal therapysystemic inflammationRead article →