It's a dental service that's rarely covered by health insurance - and yet it's one that many dentists recommend. How effective is a professional teeth cleaning really in protecting against tooth decay ...

Are your gums red, puffy and tender? If so, a deep dental cleaning might be on the agenda at your next dentist appointment. Your dentist might recommend a deep cleaning when you develop certain ...

A deep cleaning at the dentist is also called scaling and planing. This is different from the regular cleaning you get twice a year. It is a deeper cleaning that goes under your gums to prevent or ...

A sensory-adapted dental clinic environment can make dental cleanings a lot less distressing for autistic children, according to research published on June 2 in JAMA Network Open. Researchers from the ...