Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ever been brushing your teeth or flash a smile while looking in the mirror and noticed something seemed... off? While the shade of ...

If you have swollen gums, it can be a sign of gingivitis, which is an early stage of gum disease. Make sure you have regular dental check-ups to prevent swollen gums from developing into severe oral ...

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 ...

Your gums might be trying to tell you something about your blood sugar that your doctor hasn’t figured out yet. That bleeding when you brush your teeth isn’t just a sign that you need to floss more ...

If you notice your gums bleed when you brush your teeth or your teeth are sensitive to cold drinks and foods, like ice cream, it could be because your gums are receding. And while gum recession is ...