Dentistry focuses on diagnosing, preventing, and treating conditions of the teeth, gums, and oral structures, supporting oral health and overall well-being.
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Bleeding gums can show up in many ways. Seeing blood is the main sign, but it is not the only one. Bleeding is a warning that there is a bigger problem affecting the look, feel, and function of your gums. It is important for patients to notice all the changes, not just the bleeding, to understand how serious the problem is. At Liv Hospital, we teach patients to pay attention to more than just blood in the sink and to watch for other changes in their gums and mouth.
The appearance of the gingiva serves as a barometer for periodontal health.
Color Transformations: From Coral to Cyanotic
In a state of health, the gingiva is typically described as “coral pink,” although physiological pigmentation (melanin) is common and normal in many ethnic groups. The onset of disease triggers distinct color shifts driven by vascular changes.
Healthy gingiva is firm and tightly adapted to the underlying bone and tooth.
Gum disease often develops slowly and without obvious pain, but there are certain signs you can notice.
Pain and Tenderness: While chronic periodontitis is often painless, acute gingivitis can cause the gums to feel tender or sore to the touch. Patients may report a “deep itch” within the gums. Acute periodontal abscesses cause severe, throbbing pain and localized swelling
As gum disease damages the support around your teeth, the way your teeth and gums fit together changes.
If you see pus coming from your gums, it means there is an active infection.
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CT scans use X-rays to create detailed cross-sectional images and are excellent for visualizing kidney stones, detecting tumors, and evaluating traumatic injuries. They are fast and widely available. MRI uses strong magnetic fields and radio waves to produce detailed images of soft tissues, making it superior for staging prostate cancer, evaluating bladder wall invasion, and assessing pelvic floor disorders without ionizing radiation.
Contrast dye, usually iodine-based, is injected into a vein to highlight the blood vessels and urinary tract organs. As the kidneys filter the dye from the blood, it opacifies the urine. This allows the radiologist to see the internal structure of the kidneys, the ureters, and the bladder clearly, revealing blockages, tumors, or structural abnormalities that would be invisible on a non-contrast scan.
Multiparametric MRI is an advanced imaging technique that combines standard anatomical sequences with functional sequences like Diffusion-Weighted Imaging and Dynamic Contrast-Enhanced imaging. This provides a comprehensive assessment of the prostate, allowing doctors to distinguish between benign conditions like BPH and significant prostate cancer, and to guide targeted biopsies.
CT scans do involve exposure to ionizing radiation, which carries a small theoretical risk of cellular damage over time. However, modern CT scanners use dose-modulation technology to minimize this exposure to the lowest level necessary for a diagnostic image. The benefit of an accurate and timely diagnosis for serious urological conditions typically far outweighs the minimal risk of radiation.
Many modern orthopedic implants are MRI-safe, although they may cause some image distortion. However, older pacemakers, defibrillators, and certain metal clips may be unsafe in the strong magnetic field. It is critical to inform the imaging team of any metallic implants so they can verify their safety compatibility or recommend an alternative test like a CT scan.
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