For many of our patients in Vidyaran yapura, Hebbal, and Sahakara Nagar, "bleeding gums" are often dismissed as an annoyance—something that happens if they brush too hard. But in my 23 years of practice, I have come to view the gums not just as a frame for your teeth, but as a diagnostic window into your entire body. As the Director of Vaishnavi Dental Clinic , I utilize my background in AI in Healthcare (IISc 2023) to look beyond the surface. When your gums bleed, it is an