Swelling, bleeding and pain can all be signs of gum inflammation, and while oral hygiene, including brushing your teeth and flossing, are incredibly important, your daily diet also plays a big role in ...

A woman has been left petrified of ever stepping foot in a dentist's office again after a botched dental procedure. Sadie Hobson, 47, says she is in constant pain and too embarrassed to show her teeth ...

A woman says she’s been left terrified to ever visit the dentist again after a botched dental job left her in constant pain and too ashamed to show her teeth. Sadie Hobson, 47, claims her mouth was ...

For people living with diabetes, caring for their gums can be just as important as managing blood sugar. Research has shown that there is a two-way relationship between periodontal disease—more ...

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Dileep Sharma receives funding from the Dental Council of NSW, International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research, Australian government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, ...

Do your gums look red and often bleed when you brush them, but they’re not painful? If so, you could have the gum disease gingivitis. Gingivitis is one of the most common inflammatory oral diseases.

Regular brushing, flossing, and dental check-ups help prevent gum disease, which has been associated with an increased risk of heart problems. For most people, brushing twice a day is enough to feel ...

Emma gave up vaping two-and-a-half years ago after being left in 'absolute agony' and reveals why others must kick the habit too LYING back in the dentist’s chair, gran Emma Parsons-Reid braces ...

Even if you’re diligent about caring for your teeth, you might be overlooking your gums. By Jancee Dunn For years, I have brushed my teeth with a little too much gusto — as if I were scrubbing ...