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 ...

How Should I Care for My Teeth and Gums? Dental plaque is a sticky film of bacteria that builds up on your teeth throughout your day. It's colorless so you may not see it, but it's still there. The ...

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 ...

If you notice you have bleeding gums, you may be tempted to ignore them. Yet it’s a symptom worth paying attention to, so you can understand the cause and treat it at an early stage. There are various ...

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 ...

Even if you’re diligent about caring for your teeth, you might be overlooking your gums. By Jancee Dunn For years, I have brushed my teeth with a little too much gusto — as if I were scrubbing ...