Using a tooth cleaning stick made of rubber or an elastomer may be better than toothbrushing only for reducing plaque but not gingivitis in the short term (only 30 participants). Toothbrushing plus ...

Lifestyle changes that may be helpful The ADA recommends regular tooth brushing—daily brushing, ideally after each meal. Although thorough brushing varies from person to person, five to ten strokes in ...

ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) – Dr. Katie Post, owner of Northwest Dental Group, is joining Midwest Access for Tooth Talk. She will answer your questions about oral cancer screenings, root canals, tooth ...

HealthDay News — Cessation of public water fluoridation would increase tooth decay and health system costs in the United States, according to a study published online May 30 in JAMA Health Forum. Sung ...

If these methods were to be used by a dentist for a routine dental examination, out of 1000 tooth sites or surfaces seen: • the use of these methods will indicate that 336 tooth sites or surfaces will ...

The disappearance of fluoride supplements would mean more cavities and other tooth decay, some of which can cause intense pain and send kids to the hospital, said Dr. Maurice Edwards, a Lynbrook ...