When visiting the dentist, you might remember being poked and prodded by a thin metal instrument to check your teeth and gums ...

How Should I Care for My Teeth and Gums? Dental plaque is a sticky film of bacteria that builds up on your teeth throughout your day. It's colorless so you may not see it, but it's still there.

Researchers publishing in ACS Sensors report a toothbrush-shaped ultrasound transducer that can provide a less invasive ...

Gum disease and oral infections can trigger ... People with pre-existing valve abnormalities, prosthetic valves, or congenital heart defects are particularly vulnerable. For patients with ...

These X-rays are used with low levels of radiation to capture images of the interior of your teeth and gums. These X-rays ... will review them and check for abnormalities. If a dental hygienist ...

Malocclusion, or misaligned teeth, can lead to dental issues, including tooth decay, gum disease ... Orthodontic treatment is for dental abnormalities, including: Crooked teeth Bite problems ...

Severe tooth decay (cavities), fractured tooth, an impacted tooth, crowded teeth, severe gum disease ... as well as to ...

To understand what’s going on, I spoke to two experts (a gynecologist and a dentist) who broke down how menopause affects your teeth and gums, plus what you can do to stay ahead of it.