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The bacteria cause inflammation of the gums that is called âgingivitis.â In gingivitis, the gums become red, swollen and can bleed easily. Gingivitis is a mild form of gum disease that can usually be reversed with daily brushing and flossing, and regular cleaning by a dentist or dental hygienist. This form of gum disease does not include any loss of bone and tissue that hold teeth in place.
Most people donât realize this, but your gums are not supposed to bleed when you brush and floss. If yours do, you probably have gum disease â or are at least well on your way. Gingivitis, the milder form of gum disease, makes gums red, swollen, and quick-to-bleed â part of a response to the bacteria in the plaque that builds up between your teeth and gums. More than half of Americans have gingivitis.