The toothpaste, Parodontax, is 40% more effective at reducing bleeding gums than a sodium monofluorophosphate toothpaste, according to the company. The toothpaste contains stannous fluoride and comes ...

Gum disease impacts more than just oral health and has been linked to heart disease and diabetes ...

Why are bleeding gums important? Understanding the primary cause of bleeding gums can help to treat and cure the condition. Coarse brushing, trauma, injury, gingivitis, or initial stages of ...

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 ...

Scientists have developed a new way to fight gum disease without wiping out the mouth’s helpful bacteria—a major shift from traditional treatments. Instead of killing everything, this targeted ...

Gum disease—also called periodontal disease—is one of the most common dental problems worldwide. Nearly half of U.S. adults experience it at some point. If left untreated, it can lead to tooth loss ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Leukemia can cause bleeding gums. Some types of leukemia can also cause the gums to swell. Treatment typically focuses directly on the leukemia rather than oral health symptoms. Several different ...