“Is bleeding gums serious?”
I have bleeding gums. Is bleeding gums serious?
7 Answers
Hello, Bleeding gums can be potentially serious - left untreated it could result in more severe gum disease, eventually leading to tooth loss. Bleeding gums is a sign of inflammation, and a low level infection. It is recommended to have it treated.
If its been bleeding for a long time and nothing has been diagnosed, then go see so soon. It's serious enough to eval with a doctor and just get it diagnosed as gum disease or something more like a blood disorder.
Yes, it can be . Bleeding gum means you have inflammation and possible infection of your gum . There is treatment for bleeding gum . Your dentist can help you with that .
Yes, any bleeding of the gums is a sign of infection or periodontal disease.
It is referred to as gingivitis due to accumulation of plaque, I believe it to be a serious matter because bacterial organisms are accumulating and going into your bloodstream. I recommend a dental cleaning and possibly deep cleanings until the inflammation lessens. Please continue with your dental appointments for follow up.
If you have temporary bleeding in one area it could be from trauma or food impaction (like a popcorn kernel). If your bleeding is generalized or chronic it is serious. Long term inflammation leads to bone loss that cannot be reversed. Depending on how aggressive your case is, it could take years, but the teeth will get loose, become painful and eventually be lost. The sooner gum disease is addressed the cheaper/less invasive treatment it requires.
Bleeding gums can have many causes. It is very important to visit your dentist at least twice a year to regularly check on your gums and pocket levels at every cleaning visit. Some patients may need more frequent visits if their periodontal pockets are deep.
