If your gums bleed when you floss, it may be a sign of gingevitis. PeopleImages/Getty Images If your gums bleed when you floss, it could be because you haven't flossed in a while. Not regularly ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The teeth only seem to be incredibly strong, and gums - forever reliable. But in fact, they have quite a few enemies, any of which can cause serious problems with the oral cavity. You shouldn’t ignore ...

Is it normal for gums to bleed while brushing or flossing? Dentists say no. Here's what it could mean if you're experiencing this. According to a recent survey from Phillips Sonicare, more than half ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...