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 ...

When the dentist urges you floss diligently for the 12th time in one visit, it’s not an overstatement. That’s because seeing red in the sink after your nightly brush is never a good sign. “Gum tissue ...

Pregnancy gingivitis is a common pregnancy symptom that is usually nothing to worry about with proper dental hygiene Increased levels of progesterone and estrogen, as well as increased blood flow to ...

According to a recent survey from Phillips Sonicare, more than half of Americans believe that occasionally experiencing bleeding and-or gum soreness while brushing or flossing is normal. And while a ...

The American Dental Association stresses the importance of flossing at least once daily to keep teeth and gums clean. However, if your gums bleed every time you floss, you may be tempted to ditch this ...

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 ...

During pregnancy you may find your gums feel sore and bleed when you brush your teeth. Pregnancy hormones work to soften your ligaments and body tissue, helping to prepare your body for birth.

Have you been brushing your teeth a little too rough and noticed your gums were bleeding? Or maybe you were flossing a bit too intense and noticed a few spots of blood? You're not alone. Almost 94% of ...

New cardiovascular research shows untreated gum disease may independently worsen artery health and increase long term risks of heart disease and stroke.

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 ...

Flossing does far more than remove food stuck between teeth. Biologically, flossing disrupts plaque biofilm, a sticky ...

Increased levels of progesterone and estrogen, as well as increased blood flow to your gums, might be also be behind bleeding gums during pregnancy If you experience bleeding gums during pregnancy, ...