New research has found that, while brushing and flossing are critical for overall oral health, lack of adequate vitamin C, aka ascorbic acid, may be an underlying cause of bleeding gums!
Researchers found that participants with low levels of vitamin C in their bloodstream were more likely to have gums that bled upon gentle probing. When researchers increased the vitamin C intake in participants with low vitamin C plasma levels, the gums stopped bleeding.
Although treating bleeding gums by increasing tooth brushing and flossing is good practice, these actions may not get to the root of the problem. It is amazing how oral health can signal many underlying issues within the body!
For more information, read the article below!
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