"The longer the calculus bridge remains in place, the greater the chance of developing more severe dental problems, such as gum disease or tooth decay," Wei said. In other words, the calculus ...

A new review by an international group of researchers has examined the mounting evidence linking periodontal disease-commonly ...

Periodically cleaning plaque/calculus from below the gums (if periodontal pockets ... and will help reduce the risk of decay and gum disease. Brush your teeth twice daily for 2 minutes with fluoride ...

Bleeding gums are a sign of gingivitis, a form of early periodontal disease. Almost half of American adults have some form of periodontal disease—many don't even know it. Yet if left unchecked ...

Background: The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and periodontal disease in postmenopausal women using data from the 4th and 5th ...