Why should you clean your tongue? Your tongue, unlike your teeth, has a rough surface that’s full of many peaks and troughs that are the perfect place for bacteria to settle and thrive. In fact, your ...

Here, some of the UK’s top dental hygiene experts offer their ... While some studies have supported the efficacy of laser treatment on gum disease, Dunn says more research is needed.

The findings could lead to new treatment and prevention ... revealing a mechanism by which gum infections could affect the brain. When a person with periodontal disease brushes, flosses or chews ...