What if
Bleeding Gums
is left untreated?
Bleeding gums which are left unaddressed can lead to more serious consequences affecting your dental or general health.
Tooth Decay & Infection
A chipped tooth could lead to food accumulation, leading to tooth decay and potential tooth or gum infections if left unaddressed for long periods of time.
Progression of undiscovered medical conditions
If your bleeding gums are a symptom of an underlying medical problem, leaving these problems unaddressed could lead to more serious (and sometimes even life threatening) medical complications.
Tooth Loss
Some dental problems which cause bleeding gums may become significant enough to lead to the requirement of teeth to be removed to resolve the underlying disease.
Dental Infections
Some dental problems which cause bleeding gums progress to infections which damage your tooth, gums and bones. In severe circumstances, large untreated infections can result in significant pain, affect your ability to eat or drink, or even cause life-threatening airway blockages.
Pain
Some dental problems which cause bleeding gums can also lead to pain from the tooth or surrounding gums. Ensuring the cause of your bleeding gums is properly assessed is important to prevent unnecessary tooth pain.
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