But if you're bleeding is severe or long term, you could have gum disease. And a dentist is going to be the fastest route to a healthy mouth. In the short term, here are a few tricks to find relief.

Many individuals notice their gums bleed easily, especially when they floss or brush their teeth. There may also be increased ...

A GRANDMOTHER had all her teeth removed and replaced with £8,000 implants after losing more than half of them to gum disease.

The pathogens that cause these chronic bacterial infections burrow below the gumline, and can invade the bloodstream through bleeding gums. Periodontal disease has been strongly tied to heart ...

But did you know that bleeding gums can also be one of them? Pregnancy increases the risk of periodontal (gum) disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). About 60 to ...

If you find yourself spitting blood after brushing your teeth, these are some simple steps dental experts say you should take to combat bleeding gums. Looking after our oral hygiene doesn’t just ...

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“I had bleeding gums throughout my pregnancy," Clare 1182 says. "I went to the dentist to check it wasn’t gum disease or anything and he gave them a good clean too. I thought I may as well go while it ...

Practising good oral health – caring for both teeth and gums – can avoid painful and expensive treatment later on ...

You may have periodontitis or gum disease which is extremely prevalent in adults. The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) cited the prevalence of gum disease in U.S. adults age ...

There are two stages of gum disease: gingivitis and periodontitis. Gingivitis causes the bleeding of the gums, which also often appear red and swollen. If untreated, gum disease can progress to ...