{"id":30109,"date":"2026-09-11T12:00:57","date_gmt":"2026-09-11T17:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oraldna.com\/trends-in-salivary-testing\/?p=30109"},"modified":"2026-07-01T09:03:22","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T14:03:22","slug":"throwback-leaky-gum-syndrome-the-oral-systemic-link","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oraldna.com\/trends-in-salivary-testing\/index.php\/2026\/09\/11\/throwback-leaky-gum-syndrome-the-oral-systemic-link\/","title":{"rendered":"Throwback: Leaky Gum Syndrome & The Oral-Systemic Link"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Few of us think much about the health of our mouth lining unless our gums are swollen and red or if we have mouth pain. But the tissue lining your gums and the inside of your mouth is vitally important to keeping you safe from heart disease, joint pain, and brain disease. How do healthy gums protect you from all of that? Your mouth lining is a critical defense between infections in your mouth and the rest of your body. Bleeding, swollen, or sore gums can point to a weak defense in the mouth and may affect one out of every two people. Clinicians and consumers can use natural treatments to reduce bacterial overgrowth, turn off inflammation, and heal the mouth lining. Turn bleeding gums into happy, pink gums. Your smile will shine, and your body will thank you for it.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is leaky gum syndrome?<\/span><\/p>\n

Leaky gum syndrome, or leaky mouth, is the condition of damaged gums and mouth tissues, which allows harmful microbes and inflammatory chemicals from the mouth into the bloodstream. Up to fifty percent of people have periodontal disease, or leaky gums, making this a potentially widespread problem.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Causes Bleeding Gums, Pain, and Gums Separating from Teeth (Leaky Gum Syndrome)?<\/span><\/p>\n