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 ...

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 ...

This tiny string has a big impact.

Keeping teeth and gums healthy is usually linked to brushing, flossing, and regular dental visits. But new research from the United Kingdom suggests that what you put on your plate may be just as ...

That twinge when you sip your morning coffee? The occasional bleeding when you brush? That strange persistent taste that wasn’t there before? Your mouth is constantly communicating with you, sending ...

Bleeding gums may seem like a minor inconvenience, just a spot of red in the sink after brushing, but experts warn it can be a red flag for deeper health concerns. Gum disease is one of the most ...

Poor oral hygiene is associated with an increased risk for myriad health problems, including heart disease, diabetes, cancer, rheumatoid arthritis and early death. The state of our teeth and gums, ...

According to periodontist Dr. Al Danenberg, there are surprisingly easy-to-spot signs that some may have poor dental health, including bad teeth, often without them even realizing it.