Your gums are the support structure of your teeth, and your oral health depends on them. Other than gum diseases, gums are affected due to other health conditions too. Here are five health conditions that are associated with pale gums.
Anaemia
Anaemia develops when your body does not have enough healthy red blood cells. One of the signs that show you have anaemia is pale gums.
Menopause
Menopause-related hormonal changes are known to reduce blood flow, which can make your gums dry and lead to their paleness.
Kidney Disease
Kidneys help in the blood filtration and formation of urine. When they do not work properly, the blood filtration and the effects can be shown on your gums.
Vitamin K Deficiency
Vitamin K aids in the clotting of blood, and when newborns do not get enough of this vitamin, they bleed excessively, and their gums turn pale.
Leukoplakia
Oral leukoplakia can be due to thin, white patches on the gums, making the gums look pale. Regular gum or mucous tissues alternate with or surround them.
Pale gums may only be an early warning sign of these health conditions and should not be taken as conclusive evidence. In any case, it is your doctor who will, based on diagnostic tests, would confirm these disorders.