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  Gingivitis , a common gum problem, plays hide & seek with us and only catches our attention when it gets out of control. Yes, if you aren't someone who is very cautious of your oral health, it might already be doing its evil in your mouth right now. Photo by Dentist Says Scared? Don't be! Let's understand it better so we can detect it at the very beginning. Gingiva is a part of the periodontium , the structure that secures the tooth in the bony socket. It is the external fleshy tissue which drapes the alveolar bone, the part which contains the sockets for the teeth and forms a collar surrounding each tooth. It is an important structure as it prevents external bodies such as debris and germs from entering the periodontium, which can cause periodontal diseases which might result in tooth loss. Hence, to maintain healthy & strong teeth, the periodontium is important and part of it, the gingiva is of foremost importance. When the gingiva gets affected due to any f...

You might have definitely witnessed at least one dental advertisement in your life which shows a person biting into an apple to witness blood coming out from their gums and the infamous lines “ kya aapke masudon mein takleef hai?” endorsed by several toothpastes brands giving out solutions to bleeding gums by adding salt, clove, mint and what not but have rarely have we seen anyone commercially explaining the reasons for bleeding from gums. Finally, the dentists had to take matter into their hands and here is a simple explanation on what exactly is bleeding gums and what causes it. Let’s read on. What is bleeding gums ? Photo by Smiles by Dr Donan Bleeding gums is a condition in which blood flows out from between the gum-tooth margin due to various reasons. Bleeding gums is a sign of unhealthy gums. However, there are times when gums can bleed even when healthy. Read further and you will understand how. Types of bleeding gums Bleeding gums can be acute or chronic based on t...