Signs & Symptoms

BLEEDING GUMS

11. BLEEDING GUMS

Bleeding gums is often caused by periodontal (gum) disease. In the presence of good oral hygiene and regular recalls, persistent bleeding may be an early warning of systemic disease such as: Leukemia, diabetes, or other blood disorders.

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