A tooth abscess is a surgical problem, not a pharmaceutical one, so we need to stop pretending a bottle of pills can solve a ...

Drs. Mandy and Robert Shearer agree they have a common question often asked by their patients: What is this black line on my tooth around my crown? If you're concerned that something is amiss, chances ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...