There you are, standing at your bathroom sink while you brush and floss. You’re not thinking of anything in particular, maybe going over your to-do list for the day or thinking about what to have for dinner. But then you see it – blood in the sink again! Just what is going on with your gums and why are they bleeding?
You’ve probably heard that bleeding gums can be a sign of gum disease, but you may not be sure exactly what that means or what you can do about it. This article will explain why your gum health is so important and how you can take steps to improve it.