Frequent dental scaling reduces the risk of infection following knee replacement surgery, according to a new study published online in PLOS One (June 23, 2016). As oral bacteria are responsible for ...

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / November 11, 2025 / If you've encountered swelling, bleeding or pain in your gums, you may have developed periodontal disease. Also known ...

We all know that treatment plans are a list of proposed procedures and treatments that must be presented to patients in a way they understand and agree to. Usually, the dentist or hygienist introduces ...

People with severe or advanced disease around their gums and the tissues that support their teeth are usually candidates for periodontal surgery. Your doctor will let you know if you could benefit ...

A non-surgical dental procedure may reduce the risk of preterm birth in pregnant women with periodontal disease, according to new study findings. Nearly 12 percent of babies in this country are born ...

Most individuals are concerned that tooth scaling will damage their teeth. For instance, you may hear someone complain, "After scaling, my teeth were sensitive. Did it hurt them? " This is a common ...