Gum disease often starts without visible signs or discomfort. People may not notice any changes early. Gums appear normal, though inflammation begins inside the tissue. Slight bleeding may be the first visible indication. Many mistake this for brushing too hard. The bleeding is caused by plaque irritating the gum margin. Plaque is a film of…
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You sit in the chair expecting a routine visit. But then they say “deep cleaning.” It sounds serious. You didn’t feel pain. Just noticed a little bleeding. Maybe some puffiness. But that was enough. Enough for plaque to turn into tartar. Enough for the gums to react. This isn’t just about the surface anymore. Bacteria…
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You brush. You rinse. You move on. Gum health feels small. Separate. But the body doesn’t build walls like we imagine. The mouth isn’t its own system. It’s a door. And when gums are inflamed, that door stays open. Bleeding gums aren’t just local trouble. They leak bacteria into the bloodstream. Tiny invaders hitch a…
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Healthy gums aren’t a mystery. They don’t need perfection. But they need presence. You brush every day, but how? How long? How gently? That’s what matters. Rushing through the routine misses the spots that quietly collect trouble. Brushing twice isn’t about habit—it’s about reaching the places that never feel dirty, but still gather plaque. Especially…
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You spit. There’s red in the sink. You tell yourself it’s nothing. Maybe you brushed too hard. Maybe your gums are just sensitive. You move on. But the bleeding returns. Not every day, but often enough. It becomes part of the routine you try not to notice. It doesn’t hurt. That’s the strange part. No…
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Gingivitis affects the gums without damaging the supporting structures beneath the teeth. It’s the earliest stage of gum disease. Inflammation is confined to the soft tissue. There’s no bone loss or pocket formation yet. The gums become red, swollen, and may bleed when brushing. Despite these symptoms, teeth remain stable in the socket. Pain is…
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The first time, it looked like pink foam.She brushed again to be sure.Same thing.She rinsed longer.Used less pressure.But the color stayed.Not every time, but often enough.She didn’t say anything.Not yet.It didn’t hurt.It wasn’t much.So it felt skippable.But it never really left. It wasn’t pain—it was swelling He ran his tongue along his gums.They felt thicker.Fuller…
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She noticed bleeding when brushing.Not much.Just a little in the sink.She switched toothpaste.Bought a softer brush.Flossed for three days.Then forgot again.Months passed.The bleeding didn’t stop.That’s when her dentist said,“You might need to see a periodontist.” It wasn’t just the gums—it was everything underneath He said the problem wasn’t the tooth.It was what held the tooth.The…
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Tartar, also known as dental calculus, forms when plaque on the teeth is not removed and hardens over time. This can lead to various dental issues if not addressed promptly. Tartar provides a surface for more plaque to grow, which can lead to gum disease and cavities.
Gum recession, or the gradual pulling away of the gum tissue from the teeth, is a common dental issue that I’ve encountered frequently in my practice as a periodontist. It can lead to various complications if not addressed promptly.
