After 4 weeks of use, the aloe vera mouth rinse decreased plaque, gingivitis, and salivary Streptococcus mutans (a plaque-producing bacterium), making it comparable to that of chlorhexidine.

A 2023 review of 25 studies concluded that there are potential benefits of oil pulling for improving gum health and reducing the amount of Streptococcus mutans bacteria in the mouth. This bacteria ...

A decade-long study of around 35 million Americans in 10 states has found that group A streptococcus infections have more than doubled by 2022. What's more, "strep" – which also causes a bizarre ...

Introduction: A range of disinfectant mouthwashes are available for oral hygiene. The gold standard is Chlorhexidine digluconate (CHX), which, like other available products, cannot be used without ...

House Bill 703, known as the “Pot for Potholes Act,” has been rejected by a House subcommittee. Filed last month by State Representative Aftyn Behn (D), the bill would have established a regulated ...

The microflora of the distal pocket is considered as the major cause of pericoronitis. How the oral microflora changes during pericoronitis and whether different types of impacted third molar harbor ...