4. Bleeding Gums: The Noma Factor in Dental Health
Most people see bleeding gums and think about brushing too hard or flossing too zealously. In the framework of Noma, bleeding gums serve as a screaming alert. This isn’t a dental hygiene issue. This is a call to arms, as the gums start betraying their fundamental function as a barrier.
Initially, it could manifest as specks of blood when you spit or spots on your toothbrush. No big deal, right? Wrong. In the world of Noma, this is your gums waving a red flag, indicating that the tissue has been compromised. This is where the symptom becomes an agent of horror.
If you consider the anatomical side of things, gums act as a protective shield for your teeth and underlying bones. They’re quite resilient. So, when they start to bleed under the influence of Noma, something has significantly weakened them. The infection is likely gaining ground, undermining the structural integrity of your gums. (4)
