Calcium deposits on teeth, also called tartar or calculus, form when plaque hardens with minerals from your saliva. These deposits can irritate your gums and cause dental problems, and they need to be ...

There are two kinds of people: flossers and those who should be flossing. That’s because using floss is an important part of keeping your teeth and gums healthy, along with brushing with fluoride ...

Between Halloween candy, Thanksgiving pies and holiday cookies, the end of the year is often packed with opportunities to ...

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 ...