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 ...

The concept of finishing and polishing dental restorations to achieve a smooth surface dates back as far as Pierre Fauchard, a French physician known as the father of modern dentistry. Since that time ...

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

A dentist has shared an alternative tool for cleaning between your teeth for those who find flossing challenging. Dr. Rhona Eskander from Chelsea Dental Clinic has taken to social media to recommend ...