Rinsing with chlorhexidine and using interdental brushes regularly may be an effective, at-home way for patients with diabetes being treated for periodontitis to control gum disease at home, according ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Individuals with Type 2 diabetes being treated for periodontitis may benefit from using an antimicrobial mouth rinse and interdental cleaners to clean between teeth as part of their at ...

A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Buffalo unpacked which dental hygiene tools are a must-have to prevent gum disease -- and which may not be necessary. Their findings showed ...

Do probiotics prevent gum disease? Is flossing necessary? Many patients are unable to confidently answer these questions and more due to the abundance of conflicting medical information. However, new ...

Gum disease is one of the most common chronic health conditions in adults. For those 40 and older, it’s also the leading ...

Flossing is a core part of any daily oral health routine, and there are a lot of tools out there that claim to do the job. So, does it matter if you clean between your teeth with string floss or ...

Cleaning your teeth with interdental brushes in combination with toothpaste may cause approximal dentin abrasion, according to an in vitro study that was recently published in the International ...

You're not a fan of dental floss? Especially for those wearing retainers, braces or with wide gaps between teeth, interdental brushes might be a good alternative. Being single-tufted brushes, they can ...

Open wide and check your gums in the bathroom mirror. If what you see are pale pink, firm gums that wrap tightly around your teeth, then you get high marks for gum health. If, however, your gums are ...