06/11/2021
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Let's stop underestimating the mouth's contribution to overall health and wellness. If your gums are bleeding, what’s the big deal? What if you washed your hands and your skin started to bleed? What if you brushed your hair and your scalp started to bleed? Those would be major signs that something isn’t right. And your gums are no different.
While a tiny bit of blood shouldn’t land you in the ER, there’s no reason to be okay with any blood in your mouth. Ever.
The good news? Gingivitis can be reversed with professional cleanings, scale and root planings, good home care, a healthy diet, and proper oral microbiome care.
Once gingivitis progresses, your risks for other diseases can increase significantly. Some of these include diabetes, heart disease, Alzheimer's, pneumonia, depression, and infective endocarditis.
What happens in the mouth, happens in the rest of the body. It's time we start taking oral health seriously because there are whole-body systemic implications!
