Other foods to steer clear of before a cleaning are anything sugary or starchy (they break down into acids that feed bacteria ...

While polishing helps remove surface stains from teeth, there’s no health benefit from the practice. It’s best used in tandem with scaling, the removal of tartar and plaque.(iStock) Question: Is tooth ...

KINGSTON TWP. — Dr. James DeFinnis of Back Mountain Dental not only calms patients’ fears; he gives them a reason to smile. DeFinnis’ patients, in turn, have shown their gratitude by voting him as ...

ATLANTA - Dr. Hannah Alexander of Alexander Family Dentistry in Smyrna says you need a good dental cleaning every six months or so to keep your teeth and gums healthy. "You want to take tartar off ...