THE primary objective of treating periodontal (gum) disease is to remove plaque from teeth and to keep it from returning once ...

Plaque buildup is one of the most common dental problems people face today. It starts as a soft and sticky film that forms on the teeth when bacteria mix with food particles and saliva. If plaque is ...

You probably brush your teeth twice a day, but how often do you floss? Once a day, twice a week — or never? Well, here’s the ...

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Scientists are discovering more and more associations between poor oral health and everything from heart disease to dementia. But can flossing and brushing properly guarantee a longer life?

For years, most of us have grown up believing that a cavity automatically means a trip to the dentist for a filling. The ...

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Joint replacements improve quality of life for about a million Americans each year. But when those prosthetic joints become ...

Oral care is no longer just about avoiding cavities. Increasingly it is becoming part of the broader beauty and self care ...