We spoke with dentists to learn more about what a calculus bridge is, its side effects and how to prevent one from forming ...

Scaling involves using specialized tools to scrape tartar off your teeth above and below the gum line. With root planing, ...

“Flossing removes plaque in between teeth and along the gum line that the toothbrush may not be able to reach.” Plaque is a collection of stuff you don’t want sticking to your teeth ...

Some dentists advise this anyway, to remove bacteria that's accumulated overnight and that will feed off what you next eat. Scrubbing your teeth Anni ... on the gum line: bacteria collects there ...

Danny Smith is known for chewing gum with the intensity of a jackhammer. Smith chomping on a mouthful of Double Bubble has ...

Smoking and other tobacco use can cause oral health problems like gum disease and tooth decay ... caused by bacteria in your mouth that gives off noxious odors or gases that smell like sulfur.

It helps to freshen your breath, kill bacteria, and protect your teeth ... gum inflammation. One of the best things about this mouthwash is that it neutralizes plaque germs around the gum line ...

People with gum ... tooth that already has a cavity is sensitivity to sweets,” she said. If candy is sticky, it can pull out a piece of filling or pull off a crown, and if it is very hard, it ...

We tested 14 of the most popular electric toothbrushes and found three standout options that did well to help us improve our ...

while also supporting the immune system to ward off gum diseases. Moreover, probiotics create a favorable environment for tooth remineralization, reduce the growth of plaque-forming bacteria ...

This balance is pivotal in warding off harmful bacteria responsible for cavities and gum disease ... of PurDentix is on strengthening tooth enamel, the first line of defense against decay.

During fermentation, the bacteria break down sugars and produce a substance that is dried and ground into an off-white or pale yellow powder. Xanthan gum is made from the fermentation of sugar by ...