Bleeding Gums
Bleeding Gums
Have you found that each time you brush your teeth your gums bleed?
Have you wondered why they are bleeding, swollen and inflamed?
The answer might be gum disease, as these symptoms are an indication of gingivitis, a reversible condition. If left untreated however this condition could lead to much more serious complications that are not reversible.
The primary cause of gingivitis is the bacteria that coats your teeth. If oral hygiene is poor, it forms a white substance called plaque, usually on or between the teeth. The plaque cannot be removed with regular brushing. It must be removed professionally. If the plaque is not removed the bacteria will destroy the tissues connecting the gums to the tooth and eventually the bone as well. At this stage the disease has progressed to the next stage, periodontitis and is irreversible.
Left untreated, periodontitis can leave you at risk for heart disease as well as a host of other diseases. To prevent more serious complications it is important to visit Dr. Mee so that he can examine your mouth, determine the cause of your bleeding gums and begin treatment immediately.
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