Herbs have been widely used for decades in the world of Ayurveda , and traditional medicine. Age-long traditions have lauded herbs for their numerous benefits, one of which is for dental hygiene, ...

Researchers at São Paulo State University found that morin, a compound in apples, figs and guava, shows promise as a natural ...

The practice of oil pulling involves swishing a small amount of cooking oil in your mouth with a goal of improving oral health. Originally an ancient Ayurvedic technique, it has drawn growing interest ...

A deep cleaning at the dentist is also called scaling and planing. This is different from the regular cleaning you get twice a year. It is a deeper cleaning that goes under your gums to prevent or ...

Learn about gingivitis and periodontal disease, including gum disease causes, symptoms and treatments to protect your oral health and prevent complications ...

Minimally invasive dentistry(MID) is the new trend in modern dentistry. The basis of MID is to control disease and then use conservative techniques to restore form, function, and esthetics of the ...

Following is a transcript of the video. Faye Donald: Today, I'm going to show you how guided biofilm therapy, or GBT, works when we professionally clean a patient's mouth from start to finish. My job ...

Both are distinct conditions that affect the gums. However, gingivitis can sometimes progress to periodontitis, a serious condition that may require antibiotics or surgery. Both conditions lead to gum ...

There is a link between gingivitis and a bacterial infection. While gingivitis itself does not pass from person to person, the bacteria can transmit through saliva. Gingivitis can cause inflammation ...