So, THAT’s Why Your Gums Bleed During Pregnancy

Pregnancy comes with a whole lot of changes to your body, some that are fairly common and others that are quite rare.

When you’re pregnant you’re entitled to free dental care under the NHS, and it’s fairly common for pregnant people often experience bleeding gums — but they may not know the science and reasons why.

It turns out that bleeding gums in pregnancy is actually caused by a mild form of gingivitis – commonly referred to as ‘pregnancy gingivitis’. 

What exactly is ‘pregnancy gingivitis’?