The Sonic Clean Between Machine boasts less hassle than flossing your teeth alone, and with four steps, it'd better get your teeth sparkling. I head to Dr. Jayne Scherrman' s dental clinic in Cape ...

Teeth deep cleaning, or periodontal scaling and root planing, is a common procedure that treats gum disease by removing bacteria above and below the gumline. It may prevent future tooth loss. Share on ...

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When it comes to oral health, brushing and regular flossing do cover the basics. But when it comes to tackling more serious issues, dental procedures must be considered. You’ve probably been to the ...

“We’re’ saying good-bye to scraping tools, rubber cups and polishing discs that can be time-consuming and uncomfortable,” says Dr. Richard Fordjour, who practices general and cosmetic dentistry at the ...

Advocates say professional teeth cleaning can help keep your teeth healthy and prevent problems later, but research findings are more ambiguous. — dpa Professional dental cleaning is a common add-on ...