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What to do if your gums are bleeding or '
'receding
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' Bleeding gums and receding gums are common symptoms '
'of periodontitis, which can lead to tooth loss if left '
'untreated.
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Diseases of the periodontium very often begin '
'unrecognised and progress gradually. Only a dentist can '
'rule out such a disease or treat it effectively, which '
'is why a dentist should be consulted promptly in the '
'event of gum changes before the bony periodontium '
'becomes inflamed and irreversibly degraded by the body. '
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'Ultimately, only a dentist can prevent further '
'progression of the disease by examining the '
'periodontium at regular intervals and carrying out '
'so-called supportive periodontitis therapy. This is '
'more than a normal professional tooth cleaning, as gum '
'pockets and tooth root surfaces must also be treated in '
'depth (see ApaCare '
'Periodontitis guide).
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Expert tip
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' Home dental care alone cannot stop the progression '
'of periodontitis. However, it is very important to '
'extend the regular check-up and cleaning intervals at '
'the dentist to sensible intervals (e.g. 1 to 3 times a '
'year depending on the progression and risk of the '
'disease).
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