Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Are your gums red, puffy and tender? If so, a deep dental cleaning might be on the agenda at your next dentist appointment. Your ...

My friend had barely sat down before blurting out her terrible news. ‘The dentist says I’ve got this awful thing called pockets,’ she told me. ‘Several are 6mm deep.’ ‘Oh dear,’ I nodded ...

People say the eyes are the window to your soul, but your mouth may be the window to your health. It's estimated that up to 50% of Americans currently have mild gum disease, or gingivitis, while up to ...

Hidden beneath your smile, gum disease silently develops in millions of Americans, often without obvious symptoms until significant damage occurs. Nearly 40% of adults over 30 in the United States ...

If you’ve noticed your gums bleeding regularly when you brush or floss, it’s a clear sign you shouldn’t ignore. Persistent gum bleeding often indicates that your gum health is compromised, potentially ...

Both are distinct conditions that affect the gums. However, gingivitis can sometimes progress to periodontitis, a serious condition that may require antibiotics or surgery. Both conditions lead to gum ...

A deep clean at the dentist may benefit more than just your oral health. In a two-year study of people with periodontitis or severe gum disease, researchers from University College London (UCL) found ...

A little blood while brushing often gets brushed aside. It feels minor, even routine. But the body rarely signals without reason. Bleeding gums may be one of those quiet alerts that point beyond the ...

Are your gums red, puffy and tender? If so, a deep dental cleaning might be on the agenda at your next dentist appointment. Your dentist might recommend a deep cleaning when you develop certain ...