The use of heartburn medication is associated with decreased severity of gum disease, according to a recent UB study. The research found that patients who used proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) — a class ...

Dental x-rays revealed that a healthy 28-year-old man developed apical periodontitis in two teeth following an intense phase of bruxism that lasted about a year, according to a case report published ...

Scaling and root planing (SRP) is the most commonly used therapy for the initial treatment of periodontitis, or gum disease. However, at-home specialized rinses can also help patients. “This study ...