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 ...

Your gums might be trying to tell you something about your blood sugar that your doctor hasn’t figured out yet. That bleeding when you brush your teeth isn’t just a sign that you need to floss more ...

Why are your gums bleeding? The appearance of blood on your toothbrush bristles, or in your sink after a thorough cleaning is not something that you should ignore. According to Dr. Peter Doig, a ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you or your child’s gums bleed easily from brushing or eating hard foods, you may be concerned that leukemia could be the cause. While bleeding gums are a common symptom of leukemia, it’s usually ...

COUNTING teeth is something you might have done as a child when your adult ones were growing in. But scientists say the ...

You don’t want gum disease—it can weak havoc on your mouth (we’re talking tooth loss) and body (it’s been linked to heart disease, yo) Whacked out hormones may be to blame. The night before a teeth ...