Teeth deep cleaning, or periodontal scaling and root planing, is a common procedure that treats gum disease by removing bacteria above and below the gumline. It may prevent future tooth loss. Share on ...

A professional dental clean can remove plaque and tartar from teeth. However, remedies such as brushing thoroughly and flossing daily may prevent tartar buildup and help with plaque removal at home.

Gum disease — medically known as periodontitis — affects 47.2% of adults over age 30 in the U.S. About 8.5% of them may have severe periodontitis. Gum disease is a severe infection or inflammation of ...

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Let’s talk about why more adults are losing teeth, why it’s not just about brushing, and how you can keep your teeth healthy.

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Bridget Morlan called the number on her first-ever dental insurance card and held her breath.

Stress and isolation brought on by the pandemic are certainly bad for our mental health, and dentists say they're seeing evidence our oral health is suffering, too. Dentists told USA TODAY that ...