When tartar builds up and spreads below the gumline, that's when gum disease can occur. Mild gum disease is called gingivitis, and causes gums to become red and inflamed. They may even bleed.

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

Scaling and root planing is a deep cleaning procedure recommended for patients with mild to moderate gum disease. It involves ...

People with certain health conditions may be more likely to develop gum disease. Gum disease is not a mere consequence of ageing but induced by dental biofilm and therefore proper oral health care ...

Researchers are planning a nationwide study into how animals kept at zoos and aquariums contract bacteria that causes gum disease when wild animals are rarely found with any. Yoshihito Shimazu ...

In the study, 39 out of the 44 women who delivered preterm babies had mild periodontal disease, while 3 had moderate disease and 2 had severe periodontal disease. The study also examined the ...

The symptoms of gum disease depend on the severity of your condition. Gingivitis is a mild form of gum disease and is ...