Gum disease — medically known as periodontitis — affects 47.2% of adults over age 30 in the U.S. About 8.5% of them may have severe periodontitis. Gum disease is a severe infection or inflammation of ...

Teeth scaling, also known as dental scaling, takes things to the next level in terms of tackling plaque buildup. It’s an in-office dental procedure that uses sharp instruments (which are best used by ...

Describes a computerised dental anxiety scale for children called the Smiley Faces Program (SFP). The SFP proved to be a reliable and valid measure for children from six years old. The program has the ...

If you have been experiencing inflamed, bleeding or sensitive gums, you may necessitate scaling in order to heal them. © Shutterstock Gum ailment is an irritation of ...

You must have heard about the importance of brushing and oil-pulling your teeth to maintain your oral health. But do you know what dental scaling is and why is it so important? This dental procedure ...

Even though you brush and floss on the reg, it’s only natural for your teeth to develop a buildup of plaque and tartar. In a perfect world, you’d go to the dentist every six months for a scrape-y ...

This pilot study is small and lacks the power to recommend changes in clinical practice. A larger multi-centre study may be the solution. The results from this study promise the possibility of ...

Is there a relationship between periodontal health and cardiac dysrhythmia? Yes, according to a study in the International Journal of Cardiology (March 1, 2013). In fact, the study authors propose a ...