bleeding gums

Painful Gums – Causes of Gum Pain, Tenderness

Painful gums may be caused by local gum or mouth disease, injury, or a manifestation of other more generalized conditions. Although gum disease is a very common cause of gum pain, it is often a late symptom of gingivitis. Bleeding and/or swollen gums are more likely to precede gum pain. For this reason, even transient or >> Read More ...

Swollen Gums – List of Causes of Gum Swelling

Swelling of the gums (gingival swelling) is a common occurrence and is quite frequently accompanied by gum bleeding and/or pain and tenderness of the gums (refer to Bleeding Gums). Identifying the cause of swelling is essential for the proper treatment. If left untreated, it can progress to more severe conditions. Normal >> Read More ...

Bleeding Gums – Causes of Bloody Gum Diseases

Although gum disease is the most common cause of bleeding gums, there are a number of other causes which need to be kept in mind, some harmless and easily treatable, while others may be more serious. According to the severity of the condition, the gums may take on a red or dusky appearance instead of the pink color of >> Read More ...

What is Periodontitis? Types, Differences and Treatment

Periodontitis is the inflammation and degeneration of the deep tissues of gum, including the bone, which may arise from an untreated case of gingivitis. The degree of damage in periodontitis can result in loss of teeth and severe deformity of the gum and oral cavity. Professional dental attention is necessary to treat >> Read More ...

Gingivitis Types, Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, Prevention

What is Gingivitis? Gingivitis is the medical term for inflammation of the gums (gingiva), which is a mild form of gum disease, usually caused by a bacterial infection as a result of plaque formation. Gingivitis is both preventable and treatable. However, without the appropriate measures to prevent complications by >> Read More ...

What is Gum Disease? Types, Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Gum disease, also called periodontal (meaning “around the tooth”) disease, is an infection of the supporting tissues and bones around the teeth, which is usually caused by bacteria from plaque build-up. Gingivitis, normally the milder form of gum disease, may progress to periodontitis if left untreated for long. Types >> Read More ...