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Xylitol is a natural sugar that has fewer calories than regular sugar and doesn’t raise blood sugar levels. Found in small amounts in many fruits and vegetables, it is also used in some chewing...

Dental x-rays are usually avoided during the first trimester of pregnancy and often postponed until after the baby is born. In the case of a dental emergency, it may be necessary to take a...

Dental x-rays are important to see signs of dental disease or other dental problems. The good news is that they present few risks. The main health risk is from the exposure to radiation. The...

Dental x-rays are used to create a picture of teeth and gums, and the bone and ligaments that hold teeth in place. This picture is called a radiograph, and it is used by dentists...

A tooth pocket is the normal space that encircles the tooth structure, where the gum tissue fits snugly around the tooth. An important part of your daily routine is to keep this space clean by...

Scaling and root planing is the removal of plaque and calculus from tooth surfaces, both above and below the gum line. Plaque—a sticky film of bacteria that builds up on teeth Calculus—also called tartar,...

The best way to prevent periodontal disease, commonly called gum disease, is relatively simple. It’s all about reducing the number of bacteria that reside in your mouth. Brush twice a day Floss once a...

Periodontal (gum) disease is an inflammation of the gum tissue around the tooth due to harmful bacteria that build up in your mouth. Periodontal disease starts as gingivitis, and if not treated, can progress...

Oral cancer most frequently appears on the floor of the mouth or on the tongue. Cancer of the gum tissue is much less common.   Symptoms include: Red and/or white area or a sore...

Advances in general dentistry have yielded several promising developments in the treatment of tooth decay. One experimental method of cavity detection uses fluorescent light to reveal signs of decay long before they can be...