Bleeding gums, bad breath, swollen gums +3 signs of gum disease you should watch out for

By Editorial Team Last updated on: May 5, 2016 3:39 pm

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Gum disease is pretty common and its main cause is the bacteria in the mouth. The bacteria along with the mucus forms plaque, which if not cleaned regularly and properly, turns hard and forms tartar. Tartar gets accumulated at the base of the teeth and is difficult to remove. Tartar built-up leads to different types of gum diseases like gingivitis and periodontitis. Kamlesh Desai, a renowned senior aesthetics dentist in the country, lists down some warning signs to watch out for

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Bleeding gums-- The first tell-tale sign of gum disease is bleeding while brushing your teeth. If you spot blood during and after brushing your teeth or while eating food, be cautious. Unexplained bleeding of the gums is most certainly the sign of gum disease and should not be ignored as it could be the first sign of a more serious underlying condition.

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