Dentists use a scraping tool to get under your gums to clean out bacteria. They then smooth out your teeth’s roots in a process called planing to allow your gums to reattach. Some dentists use ...

Getting kids to brush their teeth can often feel like an uphill struggle, complete with distractions, tears and tantrums. But ...

Discover the foods that naturally clean teeth, fight bacteria, and strengthen enamel. These kitchen staples deliver dental benefits dentists rarely mention.

If your dog hates getting their teeth brushed, it’s time to introduce them to this plaque and tartar-removing dental powder ...

But the relatively simple procedure – which involves applying a varnish, gel or foam directly to the teeth – isn’t always covered by insurance, especially for adults. So when is it worth ...

Ross and his staff realized the man was struggling to clean his teeth properly. "So we took pictures of his teeth and then cleaned them. Pretty routine, right? Humana, the patient's dental ...

(AP) — When Tristen Boyer recently had a couple of cavities filled, her dentist suggested she get fluoride treatment afterward. She has Crohn’s disease, which puts her at increased risk for tooth ...

(AP) — When Tristen Boyer recently had a couple of cavities filled, her dentist suggested she get fluoride treatment afterward. She has Crohn’s disease, which puts her at increased risk for ...

Dentists and hygienists often propose fluoride treatments to patients in the dental chair to prevent cavities and strengthen teeth. But the relatively simple procedure - which involves applying a ...

Dentist Alexander Daniel, left, demonstrates fluoride treatment on resident Cameron Onken, right, at the Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, in Baltimore. When Tristen Boyer ...