Bleeding gums

Bleeding gums, also known as “gingivitis” is a condition where your gums bleed. It is usually because of plaque sticking in your gum line for several days. Plaque contains many microorganisms that attack your healthy gums. This will cause the gums to get inflamed, which may cause them to bleed when brushing and flossing. Additionally, it might also cause bad breath.

It may also be caused as a result of the excessive and vigorous brushing and maybe because of your ill-fitting dentures.

Sometimes, bleeding gums may also occur due to underlying conditions such as periodontitis (an advanced form of gum disease), Vitamin C deficiency, and lack of platelets (that helps in clotting of blood).
Bleeding gums, when identified in the early stages, can be easily treated by simple cleaning (also known as “scaling”) and polishing methods.

You can prevent your gums from bleeding by maintaining good oral hygiene. To maintain good oral hygiene, you will need to brush your teeth twice a day for two minutes.

In addition to brushing your teeth twice daily, it is also important for you to visit your dentist for regular check-ups every six months.

In smile dental clinic, doctors are experts in treating bleeding gums and make you smile openly without any fear and hesitation. They will also teach you the proper technique of brushing and tell you the importance of your mouthwash suitable for you to prevent plaque.

If left the bleeding gums unattended, it may lead to advanced conditions like periodontitis which cannot be simply treated by brushing and scaling.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Q1) Why do the gums bleed?

Gums bleed when the gums inflame because of the plaque attaching to your gums which contain bacteria that damage healthy living tissue. Sometimes, gums might also bleed due to some underlying conditions such as periodontitis, Vitamin-C deficiency, and a low count of platelets.

Q2) Are there any home remedies to prevent bleeding gums?

In the early stages, bleeding gums can be prevented by maintaining proper oral hygiene and taking professional help for regular check-ups every six months. When the severity increases, it is always advisable to visit your dentist and follow their instructions to have a happy and joyful smile.

Q3) Which toothpaste is better for bleeding gums?

There is no such toothpaste that prevents the gums from bleeding. The only method to avoid bleeding gums would be to brush twice in a day, that too in an appropriate manner. Don’t forget to floss your teeth at least once a day to remove all the debris from the teeth in between.

Q4) Do pregnant women have severe bleeding gums?

There is proven evidence that pregnant women are more prone to bleeding gums. This condition is known as “pregnancy gingivitis”. This usually occurs because of the hormonal changes that make the gums more sensitive to the bacteria present in the plaque.

Q5) Are the bleeding gums an indicator of high glucose and high blood pressure?

Reports suggest that almost 40% of patients with diabetes and high blood pressure are prone to bleeding gums. This is because the conditions affect the gums easily and they get inflamed and bleed. However, frequent check-ups with your doctors help you to keep your gums and conditions at normal rates.

Q6) Do medicines used for high blood pressure and high glucose (Sugar) has an impact on gums?

The straight answer could be yes. It does have an impact on gums but at varied ranges. Some blood-thinning medicines like aspirin and coumadin can increase the risk of bleeding gums while brushing and even on eating. This can be prevented by strictly following your physician’s and your dentist’s suggestion and thus maintain healthy gums.