According to a recent survey from Phillips Sonicare, more than half of Americans believe that occasionally experiencing bleeding and-or gum soreness while brushing or flossing is normal. And while a ...

Is it normal for gums to bleed while brushing or flossing? Dentists say no. Here's what it could mean if you're experiencing this. According to a recent survey from Phillips Sonicare, more than half ...

How connected are oral health and general health? A recent HelloNation article featuring Dr. Kari Sakurai of Pacific View Smile Center in Santa Monica provides a clear explanation. The article ...

Ever been brushing your teeth or flash a smile while looking in the mirror and noticed something seemed... off? While the shade of everyones' gums varies, pale or white-spotted gums may signal a ...

Whether it’s discomfort while chewing, a sore tongue, or a burning sensation, many of us have experienced some sort of pain in our mouths. But what could be causing it? Mouth pain has many possible ...

When you swallow gum, it passes through your digestive system within a few days. It's usually harmless, but it may be ...

DECATUR - More than 20 years ago, Bill Williams underwent gum surgery to correct periodontal disease, a procedure that he described as "somewhere between pain and misery." Over time, the gum disease ...

Since most of us get our puppies at about 8 to 10 weeks of age, the majority of us who have raised a puppy are familiar with teething problems. Puppies are very uncomfortable during these weeks, but ...

Canker sores are painful ulcers on the soft tissues of the mouth. They can develop on the tongue or gums, but are most commonly found inside the lips. They are usually red with a white or yellow ...

According to Dr. Yadira Cardona-Rohena of Hamilton Mill Oral & Facial Surgery, the consequences can be severe and irreversible, often leading to tooth extraction. In a featured article for HelloNation ...