Bleeding Gums and Tooth Loss

Gums that are red, swollen, and bleeding are another sign of vitamin C deficiency. Low vitamin C levels in the bloodstream were linked to a higher risk of gum bleeding. Increased vitamin C intake, according to the researchers, may help in the resolution of issues.

Gum tissue becomes weakened and inflamed without enough vitamin C, and blood vessels bleed more easily. Gums may appear purple and rotten in some stages of vitamin C deficiency. If not treated, this condition advances to gingivitis, or inflamed gums, in which the gums swell, become tender and bleed when brushing or flossing. Gingivitis can develop into gum disease, which is one of the leading causes of tooth loss in adults if not treated.