Why Bleeding Gums Are A Concern

Has your dentist told you that you have bleeding gums at one of your dental visits? Gum disease affects almost half of adults and bleeding gums are a main of gum disease. Gingivitis or gum disease causes gums to bleed while you brushing and flossing teeth. It is also the reason why gums sometimes bleed during dental cleanings or visits.

Every step should be taken to reverse the damaging effects of gum disease before it progresses to a more serious state. Bacteria enter the body through portals or entryways, and bleeding gums act as an easy entrance for bacteria. Once bacteria in the mouth enter the bloodstream, they may travel to other areas of the body and have a negative impact on health.

Bacteria And The Bloodstream

In good health, the blood in your body is sterile. Sterile means that the blood doesn’t contain bacteria. However, when bacteria are present in the bloodstream, they cause the immune system to trigger a response in your body. The immune system is meant to react to bacteria, however, when reaction is constant, it results in a chronic condition. Chronic issues harm the body over time.

Many recent studies link chronic oral issues to an increased risk of diabetes, stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, heart disease, and more.

Prevention

While there will always be bacteria in the mouth, maintaing excellent oral care is necessary to control bacterial load. Major issues if bacteria are not properly removed through regular oral care.

Brushing and flossing teeth will disrupt bacteria from hardening in the mouth. Hardened plaque bacteria cannot be removed from the mouth with brushing and flossing. Hardened bacteria can only be removed with a professional dental cleaning.

Contact us to schedule your dental exam or dental visit to treat or maintain your oral health.