Some signs that you have plaque on your teeth include bad breath, yellow teeth, and bleeding gums. Reduce dental plaque by brushing and flossing twice a day and using a plaque-fighting mouthwash.

Lea Anne Haney, a dental hygienist at Northeast Delta Dental, has soldiered on the front lines of mouth care for 45 years, using her gloved fingers, dental tools and jets of water to clean teeth and ...

Lost the toothbrushing battle with your dog or cat? Vets say you can add this plaque-reducing powder to their food.

Plaque begins to form on teeth just a few hours after eating. It is most noticeable when you run your tongue over your teeth and feel a fuzzy or slippery layer, especially after consuming sweet foods.

While there are certain foods and drinks that can stain our teeth (hello, red wine!), there are also certain foods that can ...

It’s caused by a build-up of bacterial plaque on the teeth. Some of this is harmless, but some, such as Porphyromonas gingivalis, can damage the gums and cause inflammation. We ask the experts ...

Pregnancy gingivitis causes bleeding gums and discomfort. Learn why teeth bleed during pregnancy and how to protect your oral health during this crucial time.

Identifying the pathogenic factors has led us, as well as the AD community, to understand that while plaque is one of two key hallmarks of AD, it’s neither the end nor the beginning of the AD story.

You must have heard someone say that they suffer from tooth sensitivity, a feeling that makes even basic pleasures like ...