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 ...

Childhood cavities and gum disease may quietly signal higher cardiovascular risk later in life. Early oral inflammation could influence long-term heart health.

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 ...

Increased levels of progesterone and estrogen, as well as increased blood flow to your gums, might be also be behind bleeding gums during pregnancy If you experience bleeding gums during pregnancy, ...

If you spit pink every time you brush your teeth, you probably have gum disease. Mild gum disease—or gingivitis—is the chronic buildup of bacteria-laden plaque and tarter on your teeth that only a ...

There are many reasons your gums might bleed or feel sore when you brush your teeth. It might be that you've gotten just a little too aggressive with those bristles or while flossing. Other times, it ...

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, ...

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 ...

CHALLENGES related to oral health are still causing anxiety, unhappiness and restlessness to many. Brushing teeth once a simple act of hygiene, becomes difficult, smiling feels like a risk and biting ...