Bleeding gums is not normal

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Healthy gums don’t beg for attention but diseased gums demand it.

Recently I assisted in the management of an elderly patient with chronic generalized gingivitis and a localised periodontal abscess w.r.t 16, who presented with poor oral hygiene and severe pain. His pocket depth was 10mm.

An incision & drainage was performed to relieve infection, followed by periodontal therapy and later flap surgery for pocket elimination and healing.

This case was a reminder that gum disease starts silently but progresses aggressively when neglected.

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Issue in the bleeding gums
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“Bleeding gums are not normal - they are an early warning sign.”

Have you encountered a similar cases ?

MBH/PS

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If your gums are bleeding, you need to go and get it checked.

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Bleeding gums is rather a symptom. Apart from dental conditions it could be due to systemic illness.

Few causes are

  1. Vitamin C deficiency (scurvy)
  2. Vitamin K deficiency
  3. Thrombocytopenia
  4. Leukemia and other hematological disorders
  5. Coagulation disorders (e.g., hemophilia, von Willebrand disease)
  6. Diabetes mellitus
  7. Pregnancy-related hormonal changes
  8. Anticoagulant therapy
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Yes, swollen and bleeding gums are early signs that can be cure by treatment. If we ignore at this stage it leads to severe periodontal condition and teeth mobilization.

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I skip flossing because my gums start bleeding, is this a warning sign?

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Yes, you should see a dentist

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Yes, it affect periodontium more than we think

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Exactly, oral health and systemic health are connected to each other

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Yes, Bleeding gums are the earliest sign of the periodontal disease and which need to be taken care of at earliest!

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A bleeding gums shows alot about your health.

Lack of vitamin,poor oral hygiene,some times it may be pregnancy induced,oral infection and alot more.

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Exactly :100:

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There are lot of reasons and maintaining oral hygiene and regular follow up can prevent them

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Never ignore the small signs.

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Definitely