Bleeding gums can lead to loosing teeth - so don't ignore.
Posted on Mon, Nov 21, 2011 @ 02:34 AM
If every time you washed your hands they bled you would not ignore this but would seek the advise of your doctor to help heal the problem.
Yet hundreds of thousands of us ignore the fact that our gums bleed every time we brush, because we have learned to accept it as normal. This bleeding is a disease process called gingivitis caused by bacteria and if left untreated can lead to tooth loss at a minimum and also an increased risk of heart disease, stroke and various inflammatory diseases.
If left untreated the gingivitis will most likely progress to be a much more complex condition in which both the gums and the bones, that support the teeth are affected called Periodontitis( gum disease ).
If the gum disease progresses to active periodontitis the chances of loss of teeth rises dramatically.
The good news is that it is totally preventable, usually very easy to treat needing only a scale and polish. In this case prevention is not only better than cure but also less expensive, so the message is dont ignore treat this early and this can save a lot in the long run on other dental and medical bills.
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