Full mouth debridement (FMD) is a nonsurgical dental procedure that removes heavy plaque and tartar buildup. It helps your dentist examine teeth and gums more accurately. Scaling and root planing is a ...

Research suggests links between periodontal disease and rheumatoid arthritis, so might scaling and root planing reduce signs of both diseases in patients with both conditions? To find out, ...

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 ...

We all know that treatment plans are a list of proposed procedures and treatments that must be presented to patients in a way they understand and agree to. Usually, the dentist or hygienist introduces ...

Periodontal pockets are spaces under the gum line that trap bacteria. They are a symptom of periodontitis (gum disease), which can cause tooth loss. Dentists measure periodontal pocket depth in ...