If your gums bleed when you floss, it may be a sign of gingevitis. PeopleImages/Getty Images If your gums bleed when you floss, it could be because you haven't flossed in a while. Not regularly ...

Is it normal for gums to bleed while brushing or flossing? Dentists say no. Here's what it could mean if you're experiencing this. According to a recent survey from Phillips Sonicare, more than half ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

If your gums bleed, it's important to get it under control. Though it might be due to a simple reason, like using a toothbrush that's too hard, there's more to it than that sometimes. Research ...

Mike Morgan receives funding from NHMRC. He is Program Leader of the Oral Health Cooperative Research Centre, which brings together scientists, clinicians and industry to advance the prevention, ...

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 ...