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Bleeding gums are one of the first reasons that most people give for not flossing. Gums can bleed at just the beginning stages of infections like gingivitis or be a...

The most serious complication associated with gum disease is not the loss of teeth, it is the increased likelihood of suffering from more aggressive systemic health conditions. Ultimately, many health...

Swollen gums can occur due to a variety of causes. They may or may not also be accompanied by bad breath or bleeding, but the swelling alone is often enough...

If you want to have whiter teeth, you’re not alone. In 2019, approximately 38 million people in the U.S. whitened their teeth. And that number is expected to continue to...

Gum recession occurs when the gingival tissues creep down the length of the tooth, exposing the root surfaces and making teeth appear longer or taller than they should. Normal, healthy...

Gingivitis simply means an inflammation of the gums resulting from infection of the soft tissue surrounding the teeth (gingiva). This mild form of gum disease is a very common dental...

What is Periodontal (Gum) Disease? Periodontal disease, also called “gum disease,” is the condition where infected gum tissue detaches from the tooth and is followed by loss of bone support...

Bad breath (halitosis) can be an embarrassing situation that interferes with your everyday life. But to find the most effective bad breath cures, you need to first understand the presence...

When it comes to teeth whitening options, you now have advanced at-home options that can achieve similar results to professional dental office whitening treatments. The Oralucent toothbrush, for one, can...

It seems like everyone wants whiter teeth these days. This would explain why at-home whitening strips, kits, and devices have become so popular. Your smile is a reflection of your health...

Do you worry about your risk of Alzheimer’s Disease? Recent scientific studies show good oral hygiene can reduce the risk of this progressive brain disease.   Perhaps a friend or...