Periodontal disease is an infection that is caused by bacteria in the mouth and commonly known as gum disease. The mildest form of periodontal disease is gingivitis and it is commonly indicated by red, swollen , inflamed and easy to bleed gums when brushing. When gum infection spreads below the gum line, advance periodontal disease occurs. If this happens the gum tissues and the bones that supports the teeth is exposed and infected thus tooth loss can happen.

However, periodontal disease and heart disease have been associated. Studies showed that the bacteria that is responsible for periodontal disease may enter the bloodstream and can cause arteries to clot resulting to heart attack and other certain cardiovascular disease. Periodontal disease increases the risk of heart attacks and cardiovascular disease.

Having a periodontal disease treatment can lower the risk of heart disease. Superior proper oral hygiene combined with regular visit to the dentist can prevent and completely avoid periodontal disease.

As one of the early signs of gum disease, gingivitis there are several factors that triggers the gums to bleed. Proper dental hygiene such as brushing and flossing are necessary in preventing bacteria that causes the gums to bleed. Bacteria is the major culprit of gum disease. Medical conditions may also occur due to bleeding gums and gum disease.

If left untreated bleeding gums will lead to advance gum disease and eventually tooth loss. Bleeding gums is one of the signs and symptoms of gingivitis, the mildest form of gum disease preventing and treating it is preventing gingivitis.

Poor dental health, symptoms of bad breath, receding gums and toothache are the conditions indicated by bleeding gums. Gum disease such as bleeding gums can be prevented easily with proper dental hygiene, proper nutrition and avoidance of bad habits that triggers gum disease. Oral health products such as mouthwash that are made from essential oils or natural ingredients can aid in the prevention process against gum disease, bleeding gums. However, the expertise of the dentist is needed to in the treatment process. Brushing and flossing alone are not enough to fight harmful bacteria especially in the hard to reach areas that only professional cleaning can achieve the elimination of bacteria.

Flossing is the most important thing that you can do to ensure good oral health next to brushing. The purpose of good oral care that includes brushing and flossing is to reduce the harmful bacteria that cause swollen gums and gum diseases. Bacteria feeds on food particles left on the teeth and the gumline. When flossing is not included in your daily oral hygiene regimen, plaque that is formed in between your teeth and gumline can harden into tartar. Unlike with plaque, tartar cannot be easily removed through brushing and flossing alone it may take a dental professional to remove it. 

Bacteria build up increases with tartar formation, bacteria produces acids and toxins that irritate and inflame the gums resulting to swollen gums and gum infection. If a swollen gum is left untreated it can advance to periodontitis and can lead to bone loss, tooth loose, pocket formation and eventually tooth loss. By brushing and flossing you can effectively prevent bacteria build up and swollen gums and eventual loss of tooth thus creating smiles that can last forever.