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 ...

Bleeding gums might not just be about brushing too hard, experts say it could signal your body is missing an essential ...

Blood in the sink after brushing teeth sends immediate alarm signals through most people’s minds. The sight of pink-tinged saliva or red streaks on dental floss creates instant concern about oral ...

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) - 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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Bleeding gums are often blamed on gum disease or poor oral hygiene, but it could have a deeper meaning ...