Bleeding gums are the earliest sign of gum disease — the leading cause of tooth loss in adults. Don't ignore them.
If your gums bleed when you brush or floss, that's a sign of inflammation — and inflammation is the first stage of gum disease. The good news: caught early, gingivitis is fully reversible with professional scaling and a refreshed home-care routine. Left alone, it can quietly progress to bone loss.
Dr. Muhammad Faizan SheikhLead Dentist · Author at The Perfect Smile
Dr. Muhammad Faizan Sheikh — BDS, ex-house surgeon at Sharif Hospital Lahore — holds diplomas in Crown & Bridge, Orthodontics and Implantology, and writes honest, practical articles to help patients make informed decisions about their care.