Why Are My Gums Sore and Bleeding Blog

Red, Swollen, Bleeding Gums in Kalamazoo

When gums are tender, red, swollen and/or bleeding; gum disease is quite often looked to as the culprit. However, there are other reasons gums may be “acting up”. Even if no discomfort is experienced, it is incredibly important to visit the dentist so the source of the symptoms can be addressed. So what causes gums…

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diabetes and periodontal disease

Diabetes and Gum Disease in Kalamazoo

Do you have diabetes? Also suffer from gum disease? There is a growing number of research beginning to link the two. An astounding approximate of nearly 30 million Americans have diabetes. Health complications associated with diabetes are nothing new… but adding gum disease to the ever growing list is. Kalamazoo dentist, Dr. Carrie Lintner, discusses the…

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