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Can gum disease exist without blood in the saliva?

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Can a person have gum disease without the presence of blood in the spit?

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Answered by Dr. Naseer Ahmad Bhat

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Dr. Naseer Ahmad Bhat is a Dentist with five years of clinical experience. He completed his BDS at the Institute of Dental Sciences, Sehora, Jammu, in 2018. He works in Bhat Dental Clinic, Anantnag, Jammu, and Kashmir.

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have gone through your query, and I understand your concern.

Yes, an individual can have gum disease without spitting blood. However, the presence of blood in the saliva while spitting is the initial stage of gum disease called gingivitis, and prolonged gingivitis progresses to periodontitis. In this disease, there are signs of gingival receding without the presence of blood in the saliva.

I hope this has helped you out. Kindly follow up if you have further doubts.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At October 20, 2022
Reviewed At November 26, 2024

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Naseer Ahmad Bhat is a Dentist with five years of clinical experience. He completed his BDS at the Institute of Dental Sciences, Sehora, Jammu, in 2018. He works in Bhat Dental Clinic, Anantnag, Jammu, and Kashmir.

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Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Naseer Ahmad Bhat is a Dentist with five years of clinical experience. He completed his BDS at the Institute of Dental Sciences, Sehora, Jammu, in 2018. He works in Bhat Dental Clinic, Anantnag, Jammu, and Kashmir.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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