Electric toothbrushes can be especially helpful for older adults, as they are more effective at removing plaque and easier to ...

A 2024 study concluded that applying aloe vera gel just under the gums along with scaling and planing was more effective at reducing bacteria and inflammation than in a control group who only had ...

Your dental provider may also schedule more frequent cleaning appointments to remove tartar and help the gums heal. Scaling and root planing are procedures that dental providers use to scrape ...