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 ...

Bleeding of the gums on gentle probing, or gingival bleeding tendency, and also bleeding in the eye, or retinal hemorrhaging, were associated with low vitamin C levels in the bloodstream. Current ...

Bleeding gums may often be brushed off as a minor nuisance, but their significance extends beyond mere inconvenience. Despite their common occurrence, these seemingly harmless episodes could serve as ...

When contemplating our health, the intricate web of connections between seemingly unrelated aspects often unveils surprising correlations. A particularly intriguing relationship has surfaced in recent ...

Current advice from the America Dental Association tells you that if your gums bleed, make sure you are brushing and flossing twice a day because it could be a sign of gingivitis, an early stage of ...

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 ...

New research highlights a strong link between diabetes and oral health. High blood sugar weakens healing, raises infection risk and fuels gum disease, but simple daily habits can break the cycle.

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 ...

Research shows that periodontitis, severe gum disease, is linked to higher blood pressure in otherwise healthy individuals. This study of 500 adults with and without gum disease found that ...

Ever been brushing your teeth or flash a smile while looking in the mirror and noticed something seemed... off? While the shade of everyones' gums varies, pale or white-spotted gums may signal a ...

There are many reasons that your gums could be discolored such as hormonal changes or infections. While most of the time it’s nothing to worry about, if they turn white it could be a sign that ...