Your gums are made of soft skin-like tissue which covers the bone that supports your teeth. When your gums are healthy, they form a tight seal with the tooth that limits the places bacteria can hide.

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Incisive Bite DOES your gum bleed when you brush and floss? Did you know that bleeding gums may be a sign of gingivitis, the first stage of gum disease? Bleeding, as well as redness and swelling, ...

Poor mental health can lead to poor oral health – and vice versa. Here’s what can be done to tackle this problem.

The use of heartburn medication is associated with decreased severity of gum disease, according to a recent UB study. The research found that patients who used proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) — a class ...

About 150 million men worldwide suffer from erectile dysfunction, and nearly half of American adults over 30 (64 million) have periodontal disease — 56 percent of whom are men, according to the ...

Gum disease affects the gums and bone supporting the teeth and eventually leads to tooth loss. The good news, though, is that gum disease is preventable and can be easily treated in the early stages ...

M y dentist says I have gum disease, which came as a shock as I take great care of my teeth. I’m also peri-menopausal, which leaves me feeling tired most of the time. What can I do?