Your oral health is not just about how beautiful or straight your smile is, but it is a key indicator of your overall health. Oral health is a topic constantly being researched in healthcare, becau...

October is National Dental Hygiene Month and an excellent time to reflect on the innovators that have transformed oral health and have helped us all to live better lives. Gum disease is a silent ep...

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 signal that more serious problem...

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 to make you feel uncomfortable througho...

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 gum tissue s...

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 problem affec...

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 around ...

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 of bacter...

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.