I was brushing my teeth and my gums started bleeding...any ideas?!
Question: I'm not brushing too hard, I know that, but normally I bleed just a little each morning and night but this morning when I would spit into the sink, it was pink, even bright red at some spots. Once I washed my mouth out I couldn't taste anymore blood or see any more, but I have no idea what could have caused so much bleeding. I'm not brushing too hard, there's no sores, and there aren't any cuts, this blood is coming from the bottom edge of my teeth and between them.
Answers: I'm not brushing too hard, I know that, but normally I bleed just a little each morning and night but this morning when I would spit into the sink, it was pink, even bright red at some spots. Once I washed my mouth out I couldn't taste anymore blood or see any more, but I have no idea what could have caused so much bleeding. I'm not brushing too hard, there's no sores, and there aren't any cuts, this blood is coming from the bottom edge of my teeth and between them.
What you don't say could be the most important fact. Do you go to see your dentist on a regular basis? You should be seen, at the very least, twice a year for an oral health exam and tooth cleaning.
Bleeding gums usually mean that you have a condition called gingivitis, inf lammed gum tissue. To clear this up a thorough cleaning by your dentist or hygienist is needed. Then an intensive home care regimen is needed. Brushing twice a day at the very least and flossing twice a day. If an area bleeds that means it needs more attention. Brush longer in those areas that bleed. Not harder but keep the brush on those spots longer. Gums are like muscles. They need exercise. Bleeding is a sign that they are not getting their needed care and exercise.
So, see your dentist and follow his/her instructions for home care.
i have been told bleeding is a sign of gingavitas (sp) but then again im no dentist. you should prolly see one
Get a softer brush and talk to your dentist.
Make sure you start flossing!! The bleeding should stop after getting into this routine.
could be a pre-cursor to gum disease. But you should really talk to your dentist during your next visit.
It's called "gingivitis" - inflammation of the gums. Not a death sentence, but try making dental floss your friend :-)
i used to suffer with bleeding gums to luv, its nothing to be majorly concerned about but i suggest you start taking a multivitamin, thats what i started taking and my gums stopped bleeding instantly:) hope that helps:)
maybe your gums are sensitive
You probably have gingivitis.Go to your dentist.He'll know more about that.
try bushing more on the teeth not the gums and change bristle type try softer
To solve this you need to floss on a daily basis.
Expect bleeding after flossing for about two weeks, but it should diminish as the gums get healthier. Get a thin floss.
The most important time to brush and floss is just before going to sleep as that when less saliva is available to rinse the teeth.
The saliva can actually remineralize the teeth, so getting rid of food/bacteria between the teeth allows more tooth surface to be repaired, otherwise the bacteria use the food to make acids that eat away at the tooth.
Most common causes are : (1)"Gingivitis", i.e. gum infection, and it needs dentist treatment specially if it is for long time, sometimes they cut edges and prescribe drugs....etc, if not for long and mild you can try local(mouth) gargles on your own, and see how things go. (2) Bad tooth brush.
Blood diseases may show itself like this, BUT ALSO BLEEDING FROM OTHER PLACES AND REASONS. So, it does not fit your history, do not worry. And at the same time do something about, it may wreck your teeth.
you may have gingivitis an inflammation of periodontal tissue around teeth .Do not be afraid to brush hardly and vertically ,from the bottom to the edge of teeth and floss your teeth with dental floss Oral-B you get it from the supermarket or pharmacy.Also rinse your mouth with mouth-water.
You have gingivitis. You should brush your teeth twice a day and flossing daily.
If you have really good oral hygiene and are not brushing too hard, gingivitis can be caused from different things. One is hormone influenced, which includes: puberty, prior to your menstral cycle (usually the week before), pregnancy and birth control.
Just brush and floss daily and in a couple days it should clear up, if not then you should see your dentist to rule out other possible factors.