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How to Treat Bleeding Gums Effectively

Friday, October 30th, 2015

18625044Get expert diagnosis and treatment of bleeding gums from City of Leeds dentists

Bleeding gums can be a common occurrence when brushing your teeth or flossing.  If the problem persists then you should inform your dentist so that any problems can be dealt with.  Bleeding from the gums might be an early sign of tooth decay which, if not dealt with properly, can lead to tooth loss.

The most common form of gum disease is a condition known as gingivitis and can manifest itself with bleeding gums.  You ought to inform your dentist if this happens to you so that the problem can be treated.  Antibiotics might be required but in most cases it is necessary only to tighten up your home oral hygiene routine.

It is crucial that gingivitis is dealt with and eliminated because it can lead to periodontitis.  This is an advanced form of gum disease which causes the bones holding the teeth in place to become inflamed.  This can end in the loss of teeth themselves, a painful process which will likely involve invasive surgery.

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As well as following advice in recommended home oral hygiene habits, you should also visit your City Dental Leeds dentist every six months so that your mouth can be examined.  If you find that your gums are bleeding then you should make an additional appointment rather than waiting for the next check up.  Bleeding gums might only be the result of you brushing with too much vigour, but it could signal that something worse is beginning to take hold and your dentist needs to be kept aware of such developments.

Grasping Gum Disease By The Throat In The City of Leeds

Sunday, September 23rd, 2012

There are some conditions that start quite innocently in the mouth but then turn out to be right killers: an abscess can get out of control quickly, sleep apnea can get you over time, but then, so can gum disease. Gum disease will affect quite a few people in the city of Leeds during their lives but it should by no means be taken lightly. You have to revert to the original perpetrators to find the cause of the problem. It all starts with a combination of poor oral hygiene and the avoidance of dental check-ups that allows the old enemy of plaque and tartar to set up shop around the teeth. These will start to release toxins into the gums which in turn become infected. The early signs are weeping and/or bleeding gums combined with a bad taste in the mouth. To combat the problem at this stage, involves some deep scaling from the dentist and the use of medicated toothpastes and mouthwashes at home. Rinsing with salty water can help, as can the use of herbal products. If the problem is allowed to get worse however, the gums will start to recede and the teeth will become loose and in danger of falling out. During all of this time though, the diseased gums would have started to release toxins into the bloodstream and end up deposited in the body’s most vital organs such as the heart, kidneys and liver and before long, they will fail. So it is imperative that a dentist is brought on board immediately in order to save your teeth…..and your life.