{"id":126,"date":"2020-02-05T19:42:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-05T19:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rodneyallendds.com\/blog\/?p=126"},"modified":"2020-03-25T19:42:30","modified_gmt":"2020-03-25T19:42:30","slug":"should-you-get-treatment-for-your-bleeding-gums","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rodneyallendds.com\/blog\/2020\/02\/05\/should-you-get-treatment-for-your-bleeding-gums\/","title":{"rendered":"Should You Get Treatment for Your Bleeding Gums?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rodneyallendds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_158919274__1578502780_12876-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"woman checking in mirror to see if she has gum disease\" class=\"wp-image-127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rodneyallendds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_158919274__1578502780_12876-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.rodneyallendds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_158919274__1578502780_12876-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rodneyallendds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_158919274__1578502780_12876.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Lately, your gums have been bleeding when you brush and\nfloss. You might think this is only a minor problem that doesn\u2019t need medical\nattention, but that couldn\u2019t be further from the truth. Bleeding gums are a\ncommon symptom of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rodneyallendds.com\/periodontal-therapy.html\">gum disease<\/a>,\nwhich is a serious bacterial infection in your gums. Should you get it treated\nby your dentist? Read on to find out why you should. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Types of Gum Disease <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Gum disease has two main stages: gingivitis and then periodontitis.\nThe first stage can be characterized by relatively mild symptoms like bleeding\ngums, red or tender gums, and persistent bad breath. The good news is that gingivitis\ncan be reversed before serious damage is done, often with improved brushing and\nflossing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Periodontitis, the second stage, is much more serious. By this\npoint, bacteria have attacked the bone that supports your teeth and keeps them\nanchored in place. Once gum disease reaches this advanced stage, irreversible\ndamage has already been done. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Consequences of Untreated Gum Disease <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t seek treatment for your gum disease, it can\nlead to some serious health problems. When bacteria target the bone that\nsupports your teeth, it can cause your teeth to become loose in their sockets. Eventually,\nyour teeth could even fall out! In fact, gum disease is the leading cause of\nadult tooth loss in the United States, mainly because people don\u2019t seek\ntreatment for the condition before it\u2019s too late. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Believe it or not, your mouth isn\u2019t the only part of your body that can be negatively impacted by gum disease. Bacteria in your mouth can quickly spread to other areas of your body, such as your heart or your pancreas. Advanced gum disease has been linked to multiple other health issues like heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer\u2019s disease, osteoporosis, and pregnancy complications. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Your Dentist Can Treat Gum Disease <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, there are ways to treat even advanced gum\ndisease. The most common is called scaling and root planing, also known as a\ndental deep cleaning. Scaling is when your dentist removes built-up plaque and\ntartar from your teeth at and below your gumline. Root planing involves\nsmoothing out the rough edges of your tooth roots, eliminating bacteria and making\nit more difficult for them to attach to your teeth and gums in the future. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, your dentist may couple a dental deep cleaning\nwith antibiotic therapy. This can come in the form of either pills or a topical\nmedication applied directly to the gums to kill off any bacteria that might\nhave been missed during scaling and root planing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re wondering whether you should get your bleeding\ngums treated by your dentist, the answer is a definite yes. Do it not only so\nyour mouth will feel better, but to prevent other health issues that could\narise as a result of gum disease. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rodneyallendds.com\/meet-the-doctor.html\">Dr.\nRodney L. Allen<\/a> has been a dentist serving the Parker, CO community for\nmore than 20 years and counting. He obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery\ndegree from Baylor College of Dentistry. He has also taken extensive continuing\neducation courses through Spear Education. His practice offers scaling and root\nplaning as well as antibiotic therapy to treat gum disease. If you exhibit any\nof its symptoms, don\u2019t hesitate to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rodneyallendds.com\/contact-us.html\">visit Dr. Allen\u2019s\nwebsite.<\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lately, your gums have been bleeding when you brush and floss. You might think this is only a minor problem that doesn\u2019t need medical attention, but that couldn\u2019t be further from the truth. Bleeding gums are a common symptom of gum disease, which is a serious bacterial infection in your gums. 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