Why are my gums bleeding when i brush my teeth and even when i'm not brushong my!


Question:

Why are my gums bleeding when i brush my teeth and even when i'm not brushong my teeth?


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Probably gingivitis. I found this online:

Visit the dentist at least once every 6 months for plaque removal.
Follow your dentist's home care instructions.
Brush teeth gently with a soft-bristle toothbrush after every meal.
The dentist may recommend rinsing with salt water or hydrogen peroxide and water.
Avoid using commercial, alcohol-containing mouthwashes, which aggravate the problem.
Floss teeth twice a day to keep plaque from building up.
Eliminate between-meal snacks and reduce carbohydrate intake to help prevent plaque build-up on teeth.
Use an oral irrigation device on the low setting to massage the gums.
Maintain a balanced, healthy diet.

If you haven't been to the dentist and you aren't flossing regularly, bacteria gets into the gum area which causes it to be tender and inflamed. Take care of this before the condition gets worse ~ you could end up losing your teeth.

I have used different kinds of mouth wash through the years but my dentist told me to use Listerine because it kills germs better than most other brands. When you brush your teeth, make sure you are also brushing the gums so they stay healthy and pink (means good blow flow to the roots of the teeth) and be sure to floss at least three times a week.

BTW, I can't stand a soft toothbrush so always buy the Medium but for now with your problem, you may want to use the soft until you can get some of this cleared up. If you haven't been to the dentist for a while (or ever), you need to have a professional cleaning done.




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