Scientists have developed a gel that can block the receptor for a molecule called succinate, which is a normal byproduct of metabolism. By blocking its receptor, the gel can lower inflammation levels ...

Can gum disease be treated? A non-invasive treatment that people could apply to the gums at home can prevent or treat gum disease. A topical gel that blocks the receptor for a metabolic by-product ...

Share on Pinterest A new gel may be able to relieve and treat symptoms of gum disease. Anna Efetova/Getty Images Almost half of all adults ages 30 or older have gum disease. Researchers from the NYU ...

A newly developed topical gel that targets a major driver of periodontitis may prevent and treat gum disease, according to a new animal study published on September 20 in Cell Reports. Since no ...

A topical gel that blocks the receptor for a metabolic byproduct called succinate treats gum disease by suppressing inflammation and changing the makeup of bacteria in the mouth, according to a new ...

A topical gel that blocks the receptor for a metabolic byproduct called succinate treats gum disease by suppressing inflammation and changing the makeup of bacteria in the mouth, according to a new ...

In the wise words of comedian Sarah Silverman, “Death creeps in through the gums.” While it may not be quite that clear-cut, the complications of periodontal disease—better known as gum disease—are ...

A dental 'gel' for gum disease has been developed by scientists. The topical therapy combats inflammation - potentially revolutionising treatment of a condition that affects almost half of over-30s.