When gums recede, the gum tissue can pull away from your teeth, forming pockets that can trap even more food and plaque. In later-stage gum disease, these pockets formed in the gums become too deep.

Overview and advancements in handpiece technology The dental handpiece has long been an essential tool in all practices. Engineered to elevate precision in restorative, endodontic and surgical ...

The CDC suggests brushing your teeth twice a day and flossing to remove dental plaque, and there are no official guidelines when it comes to showering. But a recent survey, conducted by Talker ...

If you wake up with a headache, sore jaw muscles or achy teeth, you might be grinding your teeth at night or clenching your jaw. The condition — bruxism — is surprisingly common, experts say.

Video: Medics remove 150 MAGGOTS from a woman's mouth after dental procedure left her with rotting tissue Video shows the extraction of 150 worms from the mouth of a 40-year-old woman in Peru.