It's a dental service that's rarely covered by health insurance - and yet it's one that many dentists recommend. How effective is a professional teeth cleaning really in protecting against tooth decay ...

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 ...

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 ...

Emily Shinde is a health and wellness writer and content strategist with a master’s degree in public health. With experience in both hospital communications and healthcare public relations, she's ...