Attention! You may be suffering from gum disease which is one of the most common causes of gum bleeding.

Gum disease is a condition where your gums bleed and become sore, swollen, or infected. The cause of gum disease is the buildup of plaque on our teeth, which hardens into tartar (calculus) and harbors bacteria.

In 70% of adults, our immune system “over responds” to these bacteria that are present and starts to destroy the bone support around the teeth. This is usually asymptomatic until the later stages of the disease when you will notice teeth becoming loose and abscesses forming, necessitating extractions.

What’s more, according to the latest medical research, people with dental problems are more likely to develop heart disease. Known as the gum-heart disease cycle, it refers to an alarming cycle of poor oral hygiene, gum disease, systemic inflammation, poor lifestyle and heart disease.

From an early age, we’re taught to brush our teeth diligently every morning and evening. But is that enough to prevent gum disease?

Experts say 70% of Americans will develop it during their lifetime. it is reversible with good oral care. But most of us ignore it.

The dentist and director of the Institute of Dentistry and Health (IEO), Lawrence Doniger, points out that Using the right toothbrush and brushing technique can prevent 99% of gum disease.

He also noted that people who used electric-powered toothbrushes had less gum disease progression and retained 19.5 percent more teeth than those using a manual brush.