Omega-3 and aspirin treat severe gum disease as well as antibiotics

In a year-long study, omega-3 pills with aspirin worked almost as well as antibiotics for severe gum disease. The omega-3 group had a 57.7% success rate versus 58% for antibiotics.

Why it mattersWith antibiotics becoming less effective, doctors need other ways to treat serious gum disease. This shows the body's own defences can work too.

AustraliaAustralian dentists could offer this combination to patients allergic to antibiotics, and Australian researchers could conduct follow-up trials.

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