If your gums bleed when you floss, it may be a sign of gingevitis. PeopleImages/Getty Images If your gums bleed when you floss, it could be because you haven't flossed in a while. Not regularly ...

If your gums bleed when you floss, it could be because you haven't flossed in a while. Not regularly flossing causes a buildup of plaque and bacteria that inflame your gums and may cause bleeding when ...

The American Dental Association stresses the importance of flossing at least once daily to keep teeth and gums clean. However, if your gums bleed every time you floss, you may be tempted to ditch this ...

If you're flossing and notice some bleeding throughout your gums, your first instinct might be to take a break from flossing to allow for healing — but you should actually do the opposite. "When ...

Blood coming from any part of our body is usually a signal something isn’t right, and our gums are no different. Many people notice that their gums bleed when they brush or floss, even if they do both ...

According to a recent survey from Phillips Sonicare, more than half of Americans believe that occasionally experiencing bleeding and-or gum soreness while brushing or flossing is normal. And while a ...

Sometimes life – or nervousness or lack of money – gets in the way of the usual dental visits that keep our mouths healthy. When that happens, we face complications, including infections and gum, or ...

Dentists have been saying it for years, but now there’s new evidence that brushing your teeth may not be enough to fight gum disease. A study of twins shows flossing twice a day in addition to ...

If your gums bleed when you brush your teeth you might have gingivitis. This gum disease is characterized by inflammation of the gums and can be painful if not taken care of. Fortunately, it can be ...

Is it normal for gums to bleed while brushing or flossing? Dentists say no. Here's what it could mean if you're experiencing this. According to a recent survey from Phillips Sonicare, more than half ...