Persistent gum bleeding or bad breath can signal gum disease; pinpointing these signs early helps protect your smile and ...

If you're flossing and notice some bleeding throughout your gums, your first instinct might be to take a break from flossing to allow for healing — but you should actually do the opposite. "When ...

If your gums bleed when you floss, it could be because you haven't flossed in a while. Not regularly flossing causes a buildup of plaque and bacteria that inflame your gums and may cause bleeding when ...

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 ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Jul 27 - 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Food rich in vitamin K include Spinach, lettuce, soy beans and olive oil. A balanced diet will avoid bleeding gums resulting from vitamin deficiency conditions pregnancy is a common cause of gum ...