Do your gums look red and often bleed when you brush them, but they're not painful? If so, you could have the gum disease gingivitis. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates.

The article explains how gingivitis, a chronic inflammation of the gums, can contribute to heart disease by accelerating atherosclerosis and increasing the risk of plaque rupture. Regular flossing is ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Bleeding during brushing or flossing serves as the earliest clinical indicator of active gum inflammation. Plaque ...

Do your gums look red and often bleed when you brush them, but they're not painful? If so, you could have the gum disease gingivitis. Gingivitis is one of the most common inflammatory oral diseases.