Gums are quite a delicate part of the jigsaw in the mouth. For some people in central Leeds, they are strong, cause no problems at all and can be cleaned with a wire brush, but for most, they can be tender and need looking after and that means using a soft toothbrush to clean your teeth with otherwise you could cause them to bleed and if they do, you will need to rinse with an anti-bacterial mouth-wash and salt water until the bleeding stops. However, bleeding gums indicate something ‘darker’ at work, namely the onset of gum disease and this is a nasty one that you really need to get on top of and quickly. A visit to your dentist can evaluate how bad the problem is and de-scale and clean below the gum-line (serious gum disease could mean grafting and bone reconstruction), then it’s down to you to ensure that you keep your mouth clean at all times. The reason you must throw all of your resources at this condition is simple- in the long run gum disease can lead to heart failure. Try to curtail the excesses of your lifestyle like smoking and drinking, use herbal products in your oral regime and vastly improve your diet. Make no mistake, gum disease is a killer.
