New oral rinse helps treat gingivitis.(Decapinol from Sinclair Pharmaceuticals Ltd. approved)(Brief article)

FDA Consumer | July 1, 2005 | Copyright

Decapinol Oral Rinse has been approved as a treatment for gingivitis, a common gum disease that affects most adults at some point in their lives. The prescription rinse treats gingivitis by reducing the number of bacteria that attach to tooth surfaces and cause dental plaque.

Gingivitis is an inflammation of the gums that often makes them swell, become red, or bleed. Scientists believe that gingivitis is caused by substances released by plaque-forming bacteria that live in the mouth and on tooth surfaces. Reduction of plaque bacteria can decrease the inflammatory ...

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