Research Paving the way for Preventative Measures to Tackle Gum Disease
Study show that normal bacteria which live in our mouths provide the catalyst for the development of gum disease, a condition which leads to painful gums and the loosening of teeth. New research from Queen Mary, University of London has found that the unexpected finding could pave the way for the development of preventative measures in tackling gum, or periodontal disease, by manipulating the normal bacteria in the same way that probiotic yoghurt works to protect the intestine. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)