What is gingivitis? How do I know if I have it?
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.
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Dental shame stops people seeking help for oral health issues, study warns
Shame can lead people to avoid getting treatment for dental issues, potentially worsening oral health inequalities, a new study warns.
Oct 9, 2025
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Some towns are cutting fluoride from water supplies. Here's what this means for locals' teeth
Thousands of residents in Dubbo and Wellington, in western New South Wales, haven't had fluoride added to their tap water for nearly seven years.
Oct 8, 2025
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Halloween candy tips to keep kids' teeth healthy
Halloween is all about costumes, candy and fun, but all that sugar can take a toll on your child's teeth.
Oct 8, 2025
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Love chewing ice? It could damage your teeth and jaw
Chewing on ice may seem harmless, perhaps even refreshing, but dental experts warn it can actually wreak havoc on your teeth.
Oct 6, 2025
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Why is it so shameful to have missing or damaged teeth?
When your teeth and gums are in good condition, you might not even notice their impact on your day-to-day life. Good oral health helps us chew, taste, swallow, speak and convey emotions.
Oct 6, 2025
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Stem cell studies could pave way for regenerating lost teeth
Two distinct stem cell lineages that drive tooth root and alveolar bone formation have been identified by researchers from Science Tokyo. Using genetically modified mice and lineage-tracing techniques, the team has shed light ...
Oct 1, 2025
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Next-generation cavity fighter uses zinc-based treatment that could replace silver diamine fluoride
Tooth decay is the most common health condition worldwide. While it is preventable and treatable, billions of people are living with cavities and the pain that accompanies them. Given the massive scale of the problem, there's ...
Sep 29, 2025
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Three origins of dental anxiety onset identified in study
For many people, a routine dentist appointment can evoke feelings of distress, fear and nervousness.
Sep 24, 2025
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Oral bacteria linked to Parkinson's via the gut-brain axis
Korean researchers have uncovered compelling evidence that oral bacteria, once colonized in the gut, can affect neurons in the brain and potentially trigger Parkinson's disease.
Sep 23, 2025
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