
Bleeding gums are not normal, even if they happen every time you brush. In most cases, bleeding is the earliest sign of gum disease, which affects nearly half of American adults over 30. Here is what causes it and what to do about it.

Nearly half of American adults over 30 have some form of periodontal disease, yet most don't know it until significant damage has already occurred. Learn the four stages of gum disease, what symptoms to watch for at each stage, and which treatments can stop, and in some cases reverse, the progression.

Gum recession, where gum tissue pulls away from teeth, exposing roots, affects nearly half of adults over 30. Learn what causes it, how to spot the early signs, and what treatment options are available before it becomes serious.