SOMETIMES you need a phone call from your dentist to remind you to schedule a teeth-cleaning appointment. Other times, just running your tongue over your teeth may get you to pay a visit to the ...

While tartar and teeth stains may seem similar, they are two distinct dental problems that require different treatment approaches. Tartar is a hard deposit that forms on teeth due to a buildup of ...

Researchers have uncovered evidence of food and potential respiratory irritants entrapped in the dental tartar of 400,000-year-old teeth at Qesem Cave near Tel Aviv, the site of many major discoveries ...

Plaque can build up on teeth over time, leading to tooth decay and gum disease. Not only is plaque a nuisance, but it’s also dangerous – tartar can actually lead to tooth loss! Thankfully, there are ...

If you aren't convinced by the fact that tartar looks unsightly on your teeth, here are more reasons to get an appointment with a dentist soon. Within a few hours after brushing, dental plaque (a pale ...

Using advanced sequencing technologies, anthropologists demonstrate that human DNA can be significantly enriched from dental calculus (calcified dental plaque) enabling the reconstruction of whole ...

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 ...

If you have missing teeth, your dentist can bridge the gaps with dental bridges. A dental bridge is a false tooth (pontic) held in place by the teeth on either side of the gap. Although pontics can be ...