The traditional six-month dental check-up rule lacks strong scientific backing, with a 2003 British Dental Journal review stating no high-quality evidence supports or refutes it. A 2020 Cochrane ...

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Professional teeth cleaning is a procedure aimed at preventing tooth decay and gum disease. Dentists and dental hygienists perform professional teeth cleaning at the dentist’s office, usually ...

For teeth that look a little dingy no matter how much you brush, there’s a convenient alternative to in-office bleaching. The best teeth whitening strips can brighten dull teeth with ...

Everyone loves a bright, white smile, but most people don’t have the brilliant teeth made popular by Hollywood. At-home whitening products such as strips and gels, or dental office procedures, such as ...

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