Do you know are bleeding gums a sign of poor dental care or gingivitus?

Inflammation: Bleeding gums are a sign of inflammation. Many things can cause the inflammation, including poor oral hygiene, gingivitis, and periodontal disease.

Yes to both: Bleeding gums can be due to poor dental hygiene. You can also have great dental hygiene and still have bleeding gums if periodontal disease is present. Gingivitis can also show bleeding gums. Localized infections also bleed readily as the body is creating more blood vessels to bring in white blood cells to fight the infection. Call dentist to get periodontal evaluation.

Bleeding: Bleeding (along with swelling and pain) is one of the ways your body tells you that there's something wrong. Could be an oral hygiene problem. Could be gum disease. Could be symptomatic of a systemic disease such as diabetes or leukemia. See your dentist for initial evaluation. Dentist may want to refer you on to a gum/bone specialist, a periodontist.

Bleeding gums: Bleeding gums are a sign of gingivitis, which can be caused by inadequate removal of bacteria. Bleeding gums could also be related to a medical problem, so seeing a dentist is the first step in diagnosing the problem as well as the treatment necessary to correct it.

Gingivitis : Bleeding gums can be a sign that you are at risk for, or already have, gum disease. The bacteria and other particles, constantly form a sticky, colorless toxic “plaque” on teeth causing the gums to become inflamed and to easily bleed. This is a serious problem, which should be checked by a dentist. The good news is that this condition is curable. Call your dentist today!