Are you suffering from bleeding gums?

Unfortunately many people are affected by periodontal conditions. These are the most prevalent oral diseases globally. While causing pain and discomfort, untreated oral conditions may lead to other health problems too. 

What Are the Symptoms of Bleeding Gums?

Red, inflamed gums are one of the most common signs of bleeding gums. You may notice some blood while brushing your teeth or flossing.

What Do Bleeding Gums Indicate?

Insufficient Dental Hygiene

Bleeding gums may be a sign of insufficient dental hygiene. 

When there's a buildup of plaque along the gum line, gums become inflamed and eventually bleed. Carbohydrates, food particles, saliva and bacteria are forming a sticky film that covers your teeth and gums.

Sounds disgusting? It does, but that will not be your biggest problem. 

Without proper oral hygiene and frequent professional cleaning, the bacteria can spread and cause tooth decay or gum disease.

Your Teeth’s First Enemy: The Plaque

Plaque grows on your teeth both above and below your gum line. While causing unpleasant smell and yellowish teeth, plaque also irritates the gum around the base of your teeth (called gingiva). 

When plaque accumulates on teeth it hardens into tartar. In time the gums become swollen and bleed easily. Thus, it is important to keep your teeth free of plaque buildup.

Aggressive Tooth Brushing

However, bleeding gums can also happen in people with good oral hygiene. If you brush or floss your teeth with too much force, you may experience bleeding gums. Some people may be prone to bleeding gums because of weak blood vessels. Therefore, be cautious while brushing your teeth, don’t use an overly abrasive toothbrush or toothpaste!

Beyond bleeding gums, over-brushing might cause other periodontal conditions, including receding gums. Receding gums become a health concern when the roots of the teeth become exposed, leaving the teeth at risk of decay, infection, and loss.

How to Treat Bleeding Gums?

Although it is a common condition, many people do not care about their gums are bleeding until a late stage in the process. The good news is, that bleeding gums can be treated effectively, if it is recognised early.

Consult Your Periodontist!

Untreated bleeding gums may become a health concern and lead to moderate or severe level of periodontal disease. Periodontal disease is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the gums and bone supporting the teeth. Neglected inflammation and infection can lead to dental mobility and tooth loss. 

Eventually the infection can spread to other parts of your body with nasty consequences. 

So, if you experience that your gums are bleeding, the best what you can do for your oral health: see your periodontics professional! Today various treatments are available, including deep cleaning, medicating infections, and tissue grafts. Routine periodontal check-ups, cleans and X-rays of the jaw ensure early prevention, proper analysis, and effective cure.

Schedule an Appointment Today!

Don’t hesitate to see us for an examination - even if you feel your gums’ bleeding is not serious. It might indicate a more severe health condition. 

Our periodontist will examine the root cause and choose the personalised treatment carefully. We are specialised in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal diseases. Our team stays updated on the trends and integrates new advances and procedures into our practice. Thanks to the new technologies that are constantly developed, our periodontics professional will deliver the most suitable treatment for you.

For more information or scheduling an appointment reach out to us:

Tel: 043 363 6392

E-mail: info@tecmaastricht.nl 

We look forward to speaking with you!