Until my mid-40s, my approach to gum health was, at best, sporadic. I had always suspected that flossing was one of those ...

If your gums are red, swollen, or bleed when you brush, you might have gingivitis. As it gets worse, you could notice sensitivity in your teeth or see your gums pulling away, making your teeth ...

Stress is a part of life From juggling work deadlines to managing family responsibilities there no shortage of stressors in our daily lives But did you know that stress can also impact your oral healt ...

Good oral care is important for children’s overall health. Many children experience common dental problems, but with the ...

Periodically cleaning plaque/calculus from below the gums (if periodontal pockets are found). Certain cases require more complex treatment such as periodontal ... and will help reduce the risk of ...

Worldwide hypertension is estimated to affect up to four-in-ten people over the age 25 - claiming around 7.5 million lives a ...

If you've suddenly noticed that your gums feel tender or they bleed a little when you brush your teeth, a shift in hormones might be to blame—especially if you're a woman. As women go through life, a ...

A GRANDMOTHER had all her teeth removed and replaced with £8,000 implants after losing more than half of them to gum disease. Hayley Debra Potter, 57, began losing teeth 14 years ago, with some ...

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