When.com Web Search

Search results

1. Results From The WOW.Com Content Network

2. If Your Gums Bleed Every Time You Floss, Here's What ... - AOL

   www.aol.com/lifestyle/gums-bleed-every-time...

   "The best way to prevent gum bleeding is to maintain good oral hygiene and regularly visit your dentist," Dr. Hoang says. "Floss is the gold standard since toothpicks, mouthwash and water flossers ...

3. The best toothbrushes for healthy gums and teeth, tested and ...

   www.aol.com/lifestyle/best-electric-toothbrush...

   To choose the best electric toothbrushes, manual toothbrushes, travel toothbrushes and kid-friendly options, we tested more than 15 brushes from brands like Colgate, Philips Sonicare, GUM, Oral-B ...

4. Bleeding on probing - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bleeding_on_probing

   The main cause of gingival bleeding is the formation and accumulation of plaque at the gum line due to improper brushing and flossing of teeth. The hardened form of plaque is calculus. An advanced form of gingivitis as a result of formation of plaque is periodontitis. Other conditions associated with gingival bleeding include: [4] Tooth or gum ...

5. Gum disease: causes, risks, prevention and when to see your ...

   www.aol.com/lifestyle/gum-disease-152133606.html

   Bad breath, bleeding gums, pain when chewing and moderate bone loss are also hallmarks of this stage. Advanced periodontitis: This is the most severe stage and a major cause of tooth loss in adults.

6. Toothpaste - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toothpaste

   Toothpaste is used to promote oral hygiene: it is an abrasive that aids in removing dental plaque and food from the teeth, assists in suppressing halitosis, and delivers active ingredients (most commonly fluoride) to help prevent tooth decay (dental caries) and gum disease . [1]

7. Teeth cleaning - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teeth_cleaning

   In addition to brushing, cleaning between teeth may help to prevent build-up of plaque bacteria on the teeth. This may be done with dental floss or interdental brushes.. 80% of cavities occur in the grooves, or pits and fissures, of the chewing surfaces of the teeth, [4] however, there is no evidence currently showing that normal at-home flossing reduces the risk of cavities in these areas.