Are your gums red, puffy and tender? If so, a deep dental cleaning might be on the agenda at your next dentist appointment. Your dentist might recommend a deep cleaning when you develop certain ...

Dental health is a critical aspect of overall well-being, often underestimated in its importance. Regular dental check-ups are essential for maintaining good oral hygiene and preventing potential ...

There’s a tension in modern periodontics that we don’t talk about enough. A clinical paradox. We have our primary enemy in sight: a pathogenic biofilm that destroys the structures holding teeth in ...

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When it comes to maintaining your health, you may be overlooking one of the most important parts of your body: your mouth. Gum disease is the most common oral disease, with studies estimating that up ...

A deep clean at the dentist may benefit more than just your oral health. In a two-year study of people with periodontitis or severe gum disease, researchers from University College London (UCL) found ...

Also known as an oral irrigator, a water flosser is a handheld device that uses strong pulses of water to help clean between your teeth. As approved by the American Dental Association, water flossers ...