General Oral Health falls under the Oral Health category.

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General Oral Health

•Last Updated: October 13, 2024

Oral health refers to the health of the mouth, including the teeth, gums, and surrounding craniofacial structures needed to chew, smile, and speak.

2,000 participants in 1 trial and 2 meta-analyses

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BDental Health Metrics

Last Updated:October 13, 2024

2,000 participants in 1 trial and 2 meta-analyses

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BDental Health Metrics

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Do probiotics improve periodontal health?

In this umbrella review of 17 meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials, probiotics reduced bleeding on probing but had no effect on other dental health metrics compared to the control.

Oil pulling doesn’t reduce dental plaque more than rinsing with water

Toothpaste with betaine, olive oil, and xylitol may reduce oral inflammation

Can bromelain help with pain after orthodontic separator placement?

Probiotic lozenges may reduce gum bleeding in healthy adults

Examine Database References

Dental Health Metrics - Kim YR, Nam SHA randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial evaluating of a mouthwash containing Sambucus williamsii var. coreana extract for prevention of gingivitits.Sci Rep.(2022-07-18)
Dental Health Metrics - Zou H, Liu Z, Wang Z, Fang JEffects of Aloe Vera in the Treatment of Oral Ulcers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials.Oral Health Prev Dent.(2022-Dec-12)
Oral Lichen Planus Symptoms - Shi W, Wang Q, Jiang S, Wu Y, Li C, Xie Y, Chen Q, Luo XEvaluating the efficacy of curcumin in the management of oral potentially malignant disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis.PeerJ.(2024)