Teeth scaling, also known as dental scaling, takes things to the next level in terms of tackling plaque buildup. It’s an in-office dental procedure that uses sharp instruments (which are best used by ...

Dental students may be better at scaling and root planing than their hygiene counterparts, according to the findings of a new study. Dental students in Switzerland more effectively scaled a maxillary ...

Most dentists recommend a proper teeth cleaning every six months to prevent, among other things, the implacable buildup of calculus or tartar -- hardened dental plaque. Routine calculus buildup can ...

Even though you brush and floss on the reg, it’s only natural for your teeth to develop a buildup of plaque and tartar. In a perfect world, you’d go to the dentist every six months for a scrape-y ...

Potassium levels in dental calculus -- mineralized dental plaque that may preserve biochemical markers of systemic health -- may be a possible indicator of diabetes. The study was published in BMC ...

2023 APR 20 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Insurance Daily News-- Researchers detail new data in dental calculus. According to news originating from Busan, South Korea, by NewsRx ...

Your teeth are tough. Covered by enamel, the hardest substance in your body, your teeth can handle a lot of wear and tear. But if you allow plaque to build up and harden, you may be at risk of ...