If you often see a pink tinge in the sink after you have brushed your teeth, you have bleeding gums. Bleeding gums is an oral problem, it’s a sign of inflammation of the gingiva. Unlike what is said on popular belief, it is not normal. Gingivitis or bleeding gums can be easily corrected. However, it can also be a complication due to more serious health problems like periodontitis (gum infection), diabetes, HIV and other immune-compromised diseases. If you believe it’s because you are not brushing and flossing properly, then do so. But if bleeding still exists more than 2 weeks of proper oral hygiene, or if you have other symptoms like bad breath, then it’s probably something more serious and you need to be checked by your dentist.
Here are some simple ways on how to prevent bleeding gums:
Gingivitis and Bleeding gums
Remember, even if you do a good job in your home care, it may not be enough to keep your teeth and gums healthy. You still need to go to your dentist at least twice a year. Nothing will replace a professional dental cleaning. Some plaque are not easily removed just by brushing and flossing. Your dentist will check the condition of your teeth as well as check to see if you have gum disease or periodontal disease by measuring the pockets of the gum. If you do, then he or she will recommend a treatment to treat the disease which may include administration of antibiotics in order to prevent bone loss.
For more information on gum disease or to make an appointment, please call us at (323)771-7254.
By Ladan Zinati
8 Comments
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Great, I am glad to be of help.
Very helpful article, i also suffer from such a problem. Does paradontax help in bleeding gum?
Hi Elijah. Paradonax is a toothpaste, so it’s really not the toothpaste itself that will help with the bleeding gums, but the actual brushing. If you do a proper brushing and flossing, then it really is not that important what type of toothpaste is used. Of course you want a toothpaste that is FDA approved and has fluoride in it. Paradonax is an herbal toothpaste which is good as well. Hope that answers your question.
The first 2 to 3 points are very well written and are a great foundation. If a person is dealing with bleeding gums, it’s important to ensure they are brushing with good frequency as well as flossing regularly. Without ensuring gums are strong, more than likely you will experience bleeding at some point.
Point 4 regarding brushing the tongue is somewhat less promoted from my experience, but very important. My current dentist does not promote brushing the tongue, but I have found improvement in my overall mouth health as well as my breathe when I regularly brush my tongue to remove the bacteria.
Point 5 is especially important in my opinion, especially if an individual regularly engages in points 1 thru 4. The foods an individual eats can effect the strength of the teeth and gums, even if the foods are considered healthy. I have always been taught to brush immediately after eating foods that are high in sugar (simple or complex) and especially after highly acidic foods (oranges and pineapples for example).
Overall, great blog. Simple to understand but lays a good foundation that can be actioned by any reader.
Hi Howard. Yes, you are correct on all points. It’s great that you were taught to take care of your teeth the right way! Keep up the good job!
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