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Gum Bleeding Phenomenon

Gum Bleeding PhenomenonMany people have bleeding gums, sometimes with ease, spontaneously or while brushing your teeth. The blood in the gums is a symptom that indicates that your gums are not healthy and can be a sign of the presence of periodontal disease or peritonitis.

Although usually gums that bleed do not usually indicate the presence of serious disease, persistent bleeding gums in a few cases when it may be due to major medical conditions such as leukemia and bleeding and platelet disorders. Read the rest of this entry »