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New toothpaste stops periodontal pathogens

Summary by Medical Xpress
Periodontitis is widespread and can have serious consequences for overall health. Researchers at Fraunhofer have identified a substance that selectively inhibits only those bacteria that cause periodontitis, thereby preserving the natural balance of the oral microbiome. This technology has been further developed and commercialized as a range of oral care products by the spin-off company PerioTrap.

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Previous pastes and rinsings against gum inflammation often destroy the entire mouth flora. A new substance from German research is now intended to act only specifically against the harmful bacteria. This could stabilize the natural balance in the mouth.

Dallas – According to a recent scientific statement from the American Heart Association, proof that improved oral hygiene can protect against cardiovascular events is still lacking. However, numerous epidemiological studies in recent years have confirmed that people with chronic periodontitis are more likely to experience...

Periodontitis, often referred to as periodontosis in everyday language, is one of the most common inflammatory diseases in the oral cavity. Not only does the gums themselves focus, but the entire complex structure of the oral microbiome. This consists of hundreds of bacterial types, most of which are harmless or even useful, but some promote inflammation. Classic oral care products and antiseptic flushings kill all microorganisms to a large exte…

Help against gum inflammation: A newly identified substance can combat periodontitis more specifically and more sustainably than common toothpastes and mouthwash. Because the active substance specifically inhibits the growth of one of the main pathogens of gum inflammation. Thus, the healthy and useful oral flora remains and can slow the re-proliferation of the pathogen. A toothpaste with this active ingredient has now been introduced on the mar…

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Medical Xpress broke the news in on Monday, January 5, 2026.
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