“Deep cleanings,” which are more properly known as “scaling and root planing”, are a relatively common procedure in dentistry. Still, many people are not aware of exactly what constitutes scaling and root planning and what circumstances make it necessary. The good news is that by exercising good oral care at

The rise of DYI dentistry has seen rapid acceleration lately, and one of the at-home treatments at the center of this craze is whitening with charcoal. No, not exactly the kind of charcoal you cook with, but a derived byproduct of it known as “activated charcoal powder.” This powder has