When visiting the dentist, you might remember being poked and prodded by a thin metal instrument to check your teeth and gums. This technique, called periodontal probing, is used to look for signs of ...

A new toothbrush developed by a husband and wife dental team in the U.K. features a unique design that they say could revolutionize the treatment of periodontal disease. The Gumsaver toothbrush ...

The toothbrush-shaped ultrasound transducer (left image) features a small head size (right image), allowing easy access to premolars and molars in the back of the mouth. When visiting the dentist, you ...

Oral care is important, but so are the products you use while caring for your mouth. Unfortunately, some products are not as good for your mouth as you might think. Here are several oral products ...

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