A professional dental clean can remove plaque and tartar from teeth. However, remedies such as brushing thoroughly and flossing daily may prevent tartar buildup and help with plaque removal at home.

The link between good oral health and general health isn't a far-fetched notion. There's many pieces about how your teeth can tell you a lot about the rest of your body. For example, poor oral hygiene ...

The best way to take tartar off your teeth is to have someone else do it. Dentists and oral hygienists have the tools and training to take care of pesky plaque. Tartar — also known as calculus — is an ...

Scientists have identified a compound found in cruciferous vegetables that can wipe out over 90 per cent of the sticky film behind dental plaque, an advance that may lead to new kinds of toothpaste ...