Regular dental cleaning and scaling damages the teeth’s enamel. A common concern that regular dental cleaning and scaling damages tooth enamel is debunked by dental surgeon Dr. Baiju Hariharan. He ...

Professional dental cleaning is a common add-on service in dental practices, but some patients may wonder if it’s worth the extra cost. A professional teeth cleaning is a step above your usual ...

Every single dental care product you use is made from plastic — no, that’s not an exaggeration. Toothbrushes have plastic handles and bristles. Floss thread is essentially a plastic string packed in a ...

Going to the dentist is a twice-yearly activity that many people fear, but for some reason, I’m one of the few who actually looks forward to it. Perhaps it’s because I have excellent oral hygiene ...

It’s 2 a.m., and a searing toothache jolts you awake. Your first thought: the emergency room. But while ER doctors can ease your pain temporarily, they often can’t treat the underlying dental problem ...

Nearly all dogs develop dental problems and stinky breath. Learn how to clean your dog's teeth and improve their oral health with these vet-approved tips. Learning how to clean your dog’s teeth helps ...

Think you’ve got brushing your teeth down? Think again. Dr. Arash Ravanbakhsh, the owner of Inglewood Family Dental in Calgary, Canada, recently shared five common mistakes people make while brushing ...

Some dental clinics offer a sliding scale based on how much you can afford. (Photo Credit: The Image Bank/Getty Images) That's a lot more than most people can bite off. You may be retired, on a ...

When Tristen Boyer recently had a couple of cavities filled, her dentist suggested she get fluoride treatment afterward. She has Crohn’s disease, which puts her at increased risk for tooth decay.

Emmy Award-winning journalist Paula Ebben co-anchors WBZ-TV News at 5:30 p.m. Ebben is also an anchor for CBS News Boston and reports across all newscasts including WBZ-TV News' "Eye on Education" ...