Bleeding gums while flossing may signal underlying oral health issues, such as gum disease or improper flossing technique.

For some people, sugar isn't the only thing that risks tooth decay, say scientists from Cornell University in New York.

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a treatment capable of eliminating stubborn biofilms while simultaneously regenerating tissue for healing, which is a novel concept for tissue regeneration through activation of one’s own tissue’s ...

which may have implications for dental health. The study found that starch reduces bacterial diversity in oral biofilms, meaning certain bacteria thrive while others decline, potentially shaping ...

Bacteria from meat can attach, grow, and build up to create a biofilm that is difficult to remove, even on stainless steel surfaces used in industrial facilities. It can also aggregate ...

"This is the first study showing the clinical efficacy of a nanotherapy in the treatment of a severe chronic biofilm infection," says Hyun (Michel) Koo of Penn Dental Medicine. "We previously ...

(Photo Credit: Kingfisher Productions / Getty Images) Dental plaque is considered a biofilm, or a community of microorganisms that sticks to a surface. These microorganisms include bacteria and fungi.