Jenna Demmer is a writer and editor that specializes in health. She has covered many topics including infectious diseases, women's health, mental health, sleep, and more. She has written for more than ...

I was still a student when I first noticed blood in the sink after brushing my teeth. I completely panicked for about ten minutes, assuming I had some deadly form of mouth cancer. Then a housemate ...

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 ...

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 ...

Gum pain can often be eased at home with a saltwater rinse or cold compress. Gum disease can be caused by rough brushing, tobacco, or hormonal changes. Always see a dentist if you have gum pain that ...

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 ...

We all love to flash our pearly whites, but having a healthy smile, not just a dazzling one, is the most important thing of all — and that includes keeping up a daily flossing routine. If you're ...

Dear Eric: I play cards weekly with a group. One of the women sometimes chews gum during our games, noisily and with her mouth open. This is worse than fingernails on a chalkboard to me. Why do ...

Bleeding or swollen gums? Understand gum disease symptoms and prevention. Get insights from Arcadia, CA periodontists to maintain healthy gums for life. Gum disease can sneak up silently, impacting ...

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. For over a year, I walked around feeling ...

Healthy gums support teeth and protect them from bacteria, whereas unhealthy gums develop from poor oral hygiene and lifestyle habits, causing bacteria and plaque buildup. Plaque is a sticky coat on ...