Bleeding and inflamed gums are a common problem, which is manageable.
However, if the condition persists too long, it can cause serious problems and may ultimately result in the loss of a tooth.
Most of these problems are caused by tartar and plaque.
These tartars can be found by the neck of the teeth, but the growth will come under the gum. Bacteria also can be found in the plaque and tartar, they are responsible for the gum and jaw inflammation. As a result the bone dies, and recedes back. This is followed by the gum receding. So the teeth will lose their stability, and finally we lose an otherwise healthy tooth.
The following figures illustrate this process:
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