Dental plaque is a complex microbial biofilm, not just food debris. The shift from oral health to disease is caused by changes in the balance of plaque’s microbial community, not just the presence of ...

An inter-disciplinary team of researchers led by Prof. Qian Peiyuan, Chair Professor at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)'s Department of Ocean Science and Division of Life ...

The dark pigmentations that appear around the gums on dental enamel have a bacterial origin and there is currently no definitive therapy to remove it entirely. In order to find the best way to fight ...

Though not as effective as toothbrushing, 3D-printed customized mouthguards that spray a micromist that remove plaque from the teeth and gums may be an option for some patients, according to a study ...

Between Halloween candy, Thanksgiving pies and holiday cookies, the end of the year is often packed with opportunities to consume sugar. But what happens in your mouth during those first minutes and ...

At your regular appointment, your hygienist will first clean your teeth and remove any plaque buildup. This process is called scaling. After your teeth are clean, your hygienist might take scans of ...

ATLANTA - Dr. Hannah Alexander of Alexander Family Dentistry in Smyrna says you need a good dental cleaning every six months or so to keep your teeth and gums healthy. "You want to take tartar off ...

The term “gum disease” sounds serious, and it is. Advanced stages cause bone and tooth loss, which affect your ability to eat ...