🦷 Did you know bleeding gums can affect your heart? ❤️ Bleeding gums aren’t just a dental issue — they can be a warning sign for gum disease, which is linked to an increased risk of heart disease and stroke. When your gums bleed, it’s often due to gum disease, a chronic infection caused by bacteria in dental plaque. In gingivitis (the early stage), gums become inflamed and bleed easily. If untreated, it can progress to periodontitis, a deeper infection that damages the bone