What is it when I have bleeding upon probing in my mouth?

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Dentists and periodontists may use bleeding as an indicator of periodontal disease. If your gums bleed within 10 seconds of being touched with a probe it is a sign that your gums are inflamed. it could be a sign of inflamed, swollen, or infected gums that are more delicate than they would be if they were healthy.

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Can Gum Disease Affect Your Overall Health?

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Periodontal Diseases

With periodontal disease, a serious disease of the gums, there can be bleeding of the gums, redness, inflammation, separation of the gum from the teeth, infections and sometimes loosened teeth. Left untreated, gum disease can eventually lead to loss of bone and teeth.

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