Gum disease Most people think it is normal to have bleeding gums. They have been told to ignore this and just brush more regularly, get a clean or scaling done more often or use a mouthrinse. Likewise, receding gums are usually not discovered until too late. Even one episode of sore or swollen gu...

The gums and jaw bone form the foundation to hold our teeth in place. We need our teeth not only to maintain a healthy diet, to empower us with a socially acceptable smile as well as to ensure good health in general. Decay (caries) and gum (periodontal) disease are the most common reasons people ...