About a year ago, my dentist and hygienist said that I had gingivitis. In reality, I suspect that I had for over a decade. The interesting thing and that gingivitis does not make much noise that slowly erodes your gum tissue. Sometimes, a lot of bone loss can occur before you become aware. What made me pay attention was when the hygienist wanted me to sign a document that the office would not be responsible if I lost my teeth. At first I saw this as a possible marketing maneuver, because I wanted to have a root of scale and planning procedure done. That sounded painful and expensive. I figured that I have a sign that the paper was part of their attempt to move me in the direction of accepting this treatment. I wanted to start immediately. I refused. I was not about to approve a treatment that sounded so without some serious' investigation of the mine. What I found was disturbing. I think a lot of people do not quite understand that bleeding gums, no matter how minute the bleeding, and a bad sign. For example, I heard someone say that their gums bleed if pushed too hard with a toothbrush. Do you think that means we do not have gingivitis or gum disease. However, you should push quite hard to make healthy gum tissue bleed. Thus if a person has gums that bleed from Flossing and brushing then there is the possibility that person has gingivitis or worse, periodontal disease. A person who notices bleeding gums should consult a dentist for diagnosis and treatment. I also discovered that a root of scale and planning and was not something I wanted. In reality, a relative of mine had the procedure done. According to him, made his gums worse. The procedure involves numbing the gum tissue and scraping below the gum line down to the root to remove any accumulation of tartar or plaque. I studied some possible alternatives and found something I thought might be promising. I tried and the forthcoming visit my tires had become more healthy. Have been better to the point that the dentist and hygienist said that there was more Tarter below the gum line. I no longer needed at the root of scale and treatment planning. I recently visited the dentist again and they said my tires are continuing to improve. This time there was zero bleeding during the survey so far to check the pocket depth with a metal instrument. N. bleeding during a checkup and a good sign. Gingivitis can be hazardous to health. Infected gums can provide a route for bacteria to enter the bloodstream. In addition, gingivitis and the main cause of tooth loss cavity and not as might be expected. If you have or think you might have gingivitis, gum disease or any other health problem, visit the doctor or dentist for proper diagnosis and treatment.