Facing the problem of bleeding gums, pus in your teeth or foul-smelling discharge is not normal -and according to Dr., the symptoms point towards periodontitis, which is a serious gum infection that ...

Davon Vanterpool was rushed to the hospital after his gums were left "severely inflamed and bleeding" following a routine ...

Blood coming from any part of our body is usually a signal something isn’t right, and our gums are no different. Many people notice that their gums bleed when they brush or floss, even if they do both ...

Picture it: You’re standing in the bathroom merrily brushing your teeth when you look in the mirror and notice that your mouth looks a little, well, redder than usual. Maybe your toothpaste is a bit ...

Bleeding gums could be more than just a minor annoyance; they could hint at severe underlying health troubles such as heart ...

Regular brushing, flossing, and dental check-ups help prevent gum disease, which has been associated with an increased risk of heart problems. For most people, brushing twice a day is enough to feel ...

CHALLENGES related to oral health are still causing anxiety, unhappiness and restlessness to many. Brushing teeth once a simple act of hygiene, becomes difficult, smiling feels like a risk and biting ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Our modern dental woes have a lot do to with modern whole-body ills like heart disease and diabetes, according to the author of a review of decades' worth of studies on ...

Sometimes life – or nervousness or lack of money – gets in the way of the usual dental visits that keep our mouths healthy. When that happens, we face complications, including infections and gum, or ...

Your gums, often overshadowed by the show-stopping teeth they support, play a crucial role in your oral health that you may not fully appreciate. Healthy gums don't just hold your teeth in place; they ...

Even if you’re a die-hard daily flosser (which, let’s be honest, most of us aren’t even close to being), chances are, you see an occasional drop or two of blood post string-session. No big deal, right ...