New toothpaste stops gum disease without killing good bacteria

Periodontitis is a common condition that can affect much more than just oral health. Scientists at Fraunhofer have discovered a compound that specifically blocks the bacteria responsible for this disease while leaving the rest of the oral microbiome intact. This innovation has since been developed into a range of oral care products by the spin-off company PerioTrap.

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