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How Special Sensory Cells In The Gums Protect Against Periodontitis

How Special Sensory Cells In The Gums Protect Against Periodontitis

Reviewed By Ray Spotts

Special gum cells that trigger the immune system to control the amount and type of bacteria in the mouth could one day lead to personalized dental treatments against gum disease. Researchers with the Monell Chemical Senses Center and Sichuan University have learned that chemical-sensing cells in the gums protect the mouth by standing guard against infections that damage soft tissue and destroy the bone that supports the teeth.

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