Gingivitis

Little Dogs Have Smaller Teeth, But Bigger Teeth Problems

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- National Pet Dental Health Month is underway and Thrive Pet Healthcare, a leading veterinary healthcare network with more than 380 locations in 37 states across the U.S., is spotlighting a concerning trend – small dogs tend to develop dental problems more rapidly and at younger ages than bigger dogs.

Key Points: 
  • Small dogs tend to develop dental problems more rapidly and at younger ages than bigger dogs.
  • "Their compact mouths, heads and faces, along with other genetic features, predispose them to rapid tartar buildup, plaque and gingivitis more than larger dogs."
  • Brachycephalic or flat-faced dog breeds like Boston terriers and pugs often experience crowded or misaligned teeth, leading to early onset periodontal disease.
  • No matter a dog's size, signs of dental problems may not be obvious to their owner.

Eating leafy greens could be better for oral health than using mouthwash

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

These treatments have side effects, such as dry mouth, the development of antimicrobial resistance and increased blood pressure.

Key Points: 
  • These treatments have side effects, such as dry mouth, the development of antimicrobial resistance and increased blood pressure.
  • But research has indicated that a molecule called nitrate, which is found in leafy green vegetables, has fewer side effects and offers greater benefits for oral health.
  • Periodontitis is a more advanced form of gum disease, causing damage to the soft tissues and bones supporting the teeth.

Leafy greens may be the secret

  • Leafy greens and root vegetables are bursting with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants – and it’s no secret that a diet consisting of these vegetables is crucial for maintaining a healthy weight, boosting the immune system, and preventing heart disease, cancer and diabetes.
  • The multiple health benefits of leafy greens are partly because spinach, lettuce and beetroots are brimming with nitrate, which can be reduced to nitric oxide by nitrate-reducing bacteria inside the mouth.
  • However, in the mouth, it helps to prevent the overgrowth of bad bacteria and reduces oral acidity, both of which can cause gum disease and tooth decay.
  • Antimicrobial resistance is a global health concern, predicted to cause 10 million deaths yearly by the year 2050.


In contrast, dietary nitrate is more targeted. Nitrate eliminates disease-associated bacteria, reduces oral acidity and creates a balanced oral microbiome. The oral microbiome refers to all the microorganisms in the mouth. Nitrate offers exciting potential as an oral health prebiotic, which can be used to prevent disease onset or limit disease progression.

How many leafy greens for pearly whites?

  • As a rule of thumb, a generous helping of spinach, kale or beetroot at mealtimes contains about 6-10 mmol of nitrate and offers immediate health benefits.
  • For example, consuming lettuce juice for two weeks reduced gum inflammation and increased healthy bacteria levels in patients with gum disease.


Mia Cousins Burleigh has previously received funding from The Royal Society of Edinburgh. Siobhan Paula Moran does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MASSACHUSETTS ANNOUNCES ENHANCED DENTAL BENEFITS FOR MEMBERS WITH MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

BOSTON, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) today announced a market-leading expansion of its Dental Blue benefits to ensure members of all ages with mental health conditions have access to enhanced services to support their oral health.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) today announced a market-leading expansion of its Dental Blue benefits to ensure members of all ages with mental health conditions have access to enhanced services to support their oral health.
  • Blue Cross currently offers expanded dental benefits to members with diabetes, heart disease, stroke, oral cancer, Sjogren's Syndrome and women who are pregnant.
  • These conditions can put patients at higher risk for developing oral health conditions, and these benefits can help members manage oral health complications related to their medical condition.
  • Blue Cross' dental plan reached a new milestone of more than 1 million members in early 2023.

UT Health San Antonio launches Center for Global and Community Oral Health

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Friday, December 1, 2023

SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The School of Dentistry of The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) has launched the Center for Global and Community Oral Health, designed to bring together various existing outreach and research programs under one umbrella to study and develop solutions to the most pressing dental challenges facing the global population.

Key Points: 
  • New Center for Global and Community Oral Health at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio will address the world's most urgent dental challenges.
  • SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The School of Dentistry of The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) has launched the Center for Global and Community Oral Health, designed to bring together various existing outreach and research programs under one umbrella to study and develop solutions to the most pressing dental challenges facing the global population.
  • To do this, Singh said the center will aim to increase access to oral health care to eliminate health disparities, integrate oral health care into medical care to prevent systemic disease and disseminate oral health information to increase health literacy with the ultimate goal of being a world leader in community oral health.
  • The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio), a primary driver of San Antonio's $44.1 billion health care and biosciences sector, is the largest academic research institution in South Texas with an annual research portfolio of more than $360 million.

Revolutionize At-Home Patient Care with Proclaim™, the World's First and Only Custom-Jet Oral Irrigator; Trial Devices Now Shipping to Dental Practices

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Customized preventative health company Proclaim™, is calling for tech-forward dental practices to sign up to be one of the first to trial its breakthrough medical device, the Custom-Jet Oral Irrigator. This Preventative Health System is the world's first and only personalized and fully automated solution to provide users with a 360-degree deep clean at home. As a result, it's clinically proven to reduce the signs of gingivitis in just 7 seconds a day at the push of a button.

Key Points: 
  • It's the first oral care innovation I've seen in decades that combines cutting-edge technology with clinically proven effectiveness.
  • Once complete, the mouthpiece and Custom-Jet Oral Irrigator are shipped directly to the patient for immediate use.
  • For a limited time, Proclaim is offering trial devices of the Custom-Jet Oral Irrigator for dental professionals who want to experience the difference for themselves.
  • The Custom-Jet Oral Irrigator will be shipping soon and trial quantities are limited.

Brush your teeth! Bad oral hygiene linked to cancer, heart attacks and renal failure

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Monday, October 2, 2023

It’s normal to have bacteria in your mouth. But harmful bacteria have been linked to a host of health problems. Medical scientist Glenda Davison and microbiologist Yvonne Prince, who have researched the oral cavity, explain why it’s so important to practise good oral hygiene.Can poor oral hygiene lead to serious diseases? Why and how? Abnormal bacterial communities in the oral cavity have been linked to liver disease, renal failure, cancers, heart disease and hypertension.

Key Points: 


It’s normal to have bacteria in your mouth. But harmful bacteria have been linked to a host of health problems. Medical scientist Glenda Davison and microbiologist Yvonne Prince, who have researched the oral cavity, explain why it’s so important to practise good oral hygiene.

Can poor oral hygiene lead to serious diseases? Why and how?

    • Abnormal bacterial communities in the oral cavity have been linked to liver disease, renal failure, cancers, heart disease and hypertension.
    • The oral cavity is the door to the gastrointestinal tract and the rest of the body.
    • This can lead to bleeding gums and oral diseases such as gingivitis and periodontitis.

How do problems in the mouth lead to other illnesses?

    • This disruption in the oral biota causes inflammation and the slow development of periodontitis, bleeding gums and tooth decay.
    • As the gum disease destroys the gum and begins to erode the bone, inflammatory molecules called cytokines can enter the blood stream.
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Where do bacteria in the body come from?

    • There are 39 trillion microbes in the human body, outnumbering the estimated 30 trillion human cells, and they inhabit almost every organ and crevice in the human body.
    • They can be found in the gut, skin, lung, seminal and vaginal fluid, eyes, scalp and mouth.
    • Most of these microbes come from our mothers and enter our bodies when we are born.

What should people do to avoid these risks?

    • To further support the balance of the bacteria in the mouth it is recommended that foods rich in antioxidants, such as fresh fruit and vegetables, are included in our diet.
    • Dentists also recommend avoiding the use of antibacterial mouth washes, which have been shown to disrupt the balance of microbes.
    • Elevated levels of stress and lack of exercise have also been linked to disruptions in the balance of the oral biota.

Leading Oral Care Brand Waterpik® Unveils New Innovative, Clinically Backed Sensonic™ Electronic Toothbrush

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

FORT COLLINS, Colo., Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- From the number one recommended water flosser brand by dental professionals, WATERPIK® announces the launch of their new Sensonic Electric Toothbrush. Building on the success of the brand's award-winning ION water flosser, fan-favorite Aquarius water flosser and the world's first flossing toothbrush, Sonic-Fusion®, Waterpik continues to deliver oral care solutions that provide amazing results with the new Sensonic Electric Toothbrush.

Key Points: 
  • The Sensonic Toothbrush features advanced sonic technology and a specially designed bristle pattern that hugs the natural contour of tooth surfaces.
  • "For 60 years, Waterpik has been designing and engineering clinically proven products that deliver superior oral care.
  • We are thrilled to introduce the innovative Sensonic Toothbrush to the oral care space," said Dan Cover, Waterpik Product Marketing Director.
  • "Our new Sensonic Toothbrush is a testament to Waterpik's commitment to developing meaningful oral care solutions that surprise and delight consumers.

Colgate Total® Teams Up with Actress and Entrepreneur Ashley Tisdale to Encourage People to Be Totally Honest with Their Dentist

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

NEW YORK, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Let's face it, being totally honest during dental checkups can be challenging, especially when it comes to topics like flossing, sugar intake, and toothbrush replacement. In fact, 82% of people admitted to lying to their dental professional, with more than half (54%) saying they lie at least somewhat often.2 That is why Colgate is launching Totally Honest, an initiative inviting people to come clean about their oral care habits and learn about a solution that can help them take control of their oral health.

Key Points: 
  • Dental anxiety is common, and most people are concerned about plaque,3 the root cause of many oral health problems like bad breath, cavities, and gingivitis.
  • Colgate wants everyone to be totally honest with their dentist, and is partnering with actress, singer, entrepreneur and mom Ashley Tisdale to share her tips for managing dental anxiety and staying dentist-ready between appointments.
  • "As a mom who is passionate about wellness, being proactive about my health is super important to me, but visiting the dentist isn't exactly my favorite thing," said Ashley Tisdale.
  • The event will provide a safe space for people to anonymously admit the lies they've been telling their dentist and receive a complimentary sample of Colgate Total® Plaque Pro-Release.

Viome Launches Oral Health Intelligence Test With Personalized Oral Probiotics and Supplements

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Today, Viome, a longevity company committed to translating scientific advancements into practical and individualized health solutions, has announced the introduction of their personalized Oral Health Solution products, designed to revolutionize at-home oral care for long-term, preventative health.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Viome, a longevity company committed to translating scientific advancements into practical and individualized health solutions, has announced the introduction of their personalized Oral Health Solution products, designed to revolutionize at-home oral care for long-term, preventative health.
  • Viome’s Oral Health Intelligence Test is the first RNA-based test that allows individuals to target the root cause of underlying activities leading to common oral health concerns like tooth decay, gum inflammation, and bad breath.
  • This test also allows Viome to customize food recommendations and supplement formulas as well to support not only oral health but overall systemic health.
  • Viome’s Oral Lozenges deliver 6 billion CFU‡ of beneficial biotics and other personalized ingredients tailored to each person’s unique oral microbiome and Viome Oral Health Intelligence Test results.

Global Electric Toothbrush Market Report 2023: Increasing Prevalence of Oral and Tooth-related Ailments fuel the Sector - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, May 12, 2023

The electric toothbrush consists of timers, digital reminder systems, multiple brush head attachments and pressure sensors that prevent the user from brushing too aggressively and damaging the tooth enamel and gums.

Key Points: 
  • The electric toothbrush consists of timers, digital reminder systems, multiple brush head attachments and pressure sensors that prevent the user from brushing too aggressively and damaging the tooth enamel and gums.
  • The increasing prevalence of oral and tooth-related ailments is one of the key factors driving the growth of the market.
  • The analyst provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the global electric toothbrush market report, along with forecasts at the global, regional and country level from 2023-2028.
  • Our report has categorized the market based on technology, bristle type, distribution channel and end user.