What Should I Do if My Gums Are Bleeding?
This can have very serious implications because the gums support the teeth and if they are infected with periodontal bacteria, they start to pull away and eventually this can result in their falling out or becoming so loose they need to be extracted. If periodontitis is not stopped, these bacteria spread throughout the body and raise the risk significantly for have diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and even cancer.
The initial stage of periodontal disease is known as gingivitis and it causes no pain, but you will notice that even when you use a soft brush your gums often bleed. So what to do?
HOW TO PREVENT GUM DISEASE
But no matter how skilled you are, it is important to have a professional cleaning done at least twice a year from your dental hygienist. She has the tools and techniques to clean off plaque much better than any patient can do for themselves, especially in the hard-to-reach areas. If the plaque has hardened into tartar, that is especially difficult even for her to remove. In cases where she feels an antibacterial solution is needed, she will irrigate it directly into the gums or place a pellet in the infected areas that will release it slowly.
HOW A PERIODONTIST CAN HELP
If you have bleeding gums, make an appointment right away with your dental hygienist for a cleaning and the initial assessment of your oral health.
