Teeth problems? :| Help!?!


Question: Teeth problems? :| Help!?
Okay, I don't brush my teeth as often as I should, but I am as of today.

The signs of gingivitis are swollen, red, & bleeding gums after brushing.

I sometimes have a little bleeding after brushing & some redness.
Do I likely have ginigivitis, or are these only because of my poor brushing habits?

Today when I used the yellow Listerine mouthwash, it burned my gums. Is that because its just too strong?

&& If I had gingivitis, how would it be treated?

Is there anything else it could be? & Im only 13, is this very likely?

Also; Im going to a dentist as soon as I can. So don't comment on that please. (:

Answers:

Normal healthy gums do not bleed from brushing or flossing. If your hands bleed while washing them you'd go to the doctor if not the emergency room. Just because it doesn't hurt doesn't mean it's not serious. Brush and floss and rinse with a salt water solution while you wait for your appointment. It can happen to a 13 year old with poor dental hygiene. You probably just need a good cleaning by a professional to take care of the problem.




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