Gums that bleed on the occasion of brushing teeth are a sign of a problem that should not be overlooked, dentists said on the eve of World Oral Health Day Monday.
These bleeds should lead patients to consult a professional, they specify. "Red, swollen gums that bleed when brushing are the first warning sign of gingivitis," according to a statement by the French Union for Oral Health (UFSBD), an organization of health professionals.
"Before the bone that supports the teeth is reached and weakened, which would lead to the loss of teeth, it is urgent to make an appointment with the dentist," she adds.
According to UFSBD, however, the French are very likely to see blood when they brush their teeth.
"Gum bleeding is not perceived as an oral alert since 64% of respondents report that their gums are healthy while 76% have gums that regularly bleed when brushing," he said. UFSBD.
This bleeding can be a sign of gingivitis, inflammation that can be cured by scaling and good hygiene (brushing teeth and cleaning between teeth twice a day).
More seriously, periodontitis is an inflammation that gradually spreads to the bone, with pockets of infection between tooth and gum.
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