Interproximal Cleaning Aids Improve Periodontal Parameters in Patients of Severe Periodontitis

Interproximal cleaning aids improve periodontal parameters in patients of severe periodontitis in the short term according to a new study published in the journal of periodontology. The purpose of this 6-week, single-blinded, randomized clinical trial was to determine whether the use of an interproximal brush, with or without a tracking device, is more effective than an oral irrigator in improving... read more »

There Is Evidence That Yoga Can Bridge the Link Between Stress and Periodontal Disease

There are a multitude of factors that play a role in the manifestation of periodontal disease. For example, stress − which is the body’s mechanism of response to a stressor. Negative events or difficulties can change the body’s way of functioning. Chronic stress is tied closely to depression, as being one of the most common psychiatric illnesses that “can evoke... read more »