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Periodontitis

•Last Updated: November 20, 2025

Periodontitis is a serious gum infection where the gums can pull away from the teeth, bone can be lost, and teeth may loosen or fall out. It is largely preventable and usually the result of poor oral hygiene. In the early stages, it’s known as gingivitis.

Last Updated:November 20, 2025

1,822 participants in trials and 2 meta-analyses

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"Ketchup" with your oral health: Lycopene may help with periodontitis

In this 2-month randomized controlled trial in 42 participants with moderate to severe periodontitis, lycopene (a carotenoid found in tomatoes) improved 2 markers of gum health.

Are probiotics beneficial for the treatment of periodontal disease in adults with type 2 diabetes?

Probiotic lozenges can improve clinical outcomes in adults with stage 3 or 4 periodontitis

Coconut oil shows promise as natural gum disease treatment

Probiotics for periodontitis

Examine Database References

Blood glucose - Abdelhaleem IA, Brakat AM, Adayel HM, Asla MM, Rizk MA, Aboalfetoh AYThe effects of resveratrol on glycemic control and cardiometabolic parameters in patients with T2DM: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Med Clin (Barc).(2022-Jun-24)
Dental Health Metrics - Benavides-Reyes C, Cabello I, Magán-Fernández A, Rodríguez-Barranco M, Usta SN, Mesa FClinical effects of probiotics on the treatment of gingivitis and periodontitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC Oral Health.(2025 Apr 4)

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