ATLANTA - Dr. Hannah Alexander of Alexander Family Dentistry in Smyrna says you need a good dental cleaning every six months or so to keep your teeth and gums healthy. "You want to take tartar off ...

Picture it: You’re standing in the bathroom merrily brushing your teeth when you look in the mirror and notice that your mouth looks a little, well, redder than usual. Maybe your toothpaste is a bit ...

If you spit pink every time you brush your teeth, you probably have gum disease. Mild gum disease—or gingivitis—is the chronic buildup of bacteria-laden plaque and tarter on your teeth that only a ...

When we think of oral health, brushing and flossing usually comes top of the list. But even the most disciplined at-home routine cannot fully replace professional dental cleaning. According to ...

Have you been told you should get a check-up and clean every six months? Perhaps your dental clinic’s or health insurance policy’s default is to ask you to book these services twice a year. Let’s look ...

“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 ...