Medically reviewed by Edmund Khoo, DDS Key Takeaways Calcium deposits on teeth, known as tartar, need to be removed by a ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

TikTok users are attempting to recreate part of the dental office experience at home by using sharp tools to remove plaque from their teeth. Professionally performed scaling typically goes below the ...

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 ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Older adults who get thorough dental cleanings may be somewhat less likely to have a heart attack or stroke than their peers who are less careful about oral hygiene, a new ...