Although it’s rather normal, spitting into the sink and finding some blood mixed in with your saliva unnerves me. Fortunately, bleeding gums typically point to no crisis. Rather, they are usually a warning that your dental health regimen might use some changes. So, before you start to panic when you see red, review these seven typical reasons for bleeding gums.
You’re too vigorously brushing
Strong brushing seems to clear more crud from your teeth and so improve your oral health. Though, that’s rather a huge “old myth.” The truth is that brushing too aggressively might damage your gums and perhaps cause them to bleed. A mild touch is ideal, even if it appears odd. Review further tooth-brushing techniques here.
Your toothbrush is overly harsh
Using a hard-bristled toothbrush can be difficult for teeth and gums, just as applying strong pressure can be taxing. Choosing a soft-bristled brush instead makes sense, as hard bristles could be so abrasive that they bleed the gums.
You recently began flossing once more
You can have bleeding gums the first several times you floss if your flossing schedule stopped for some time and you recently started it once more. Usually, once your gums have adjusted to a regular flossing schedule, this will stop.
You take some particular drugs
Many drugs, most famously blood thinners, might cause your gums to bleed more readily. See your dentist or doctor if you are unsure whether any medicine you currently use causes bleeding gums.
You expect a baby
Pregnancy gingivitis is a disorder that pregnant women get from the hormonal changes they experience. Bleeding when brushing and inflamed gums define the disorder. Although most of the time these symptoms go away following pregnancy, it is still advisable to establish a close relationship with your dentist during this period.
Your dentures—or another oral appliance—do not fit correctly
Oral fasteners can irritate the gums and cause friction when they fit poorly. Gum susceptibility to bleeding increases as well. Fortunately, the solution is easy: See your dentist so they can change the fit of your mouth appliance and stop it from generating any friction.
You have specific health problems
Many dental and/or medical problems could cause bleeding gums. These cover illnesses like gingivitis, periodontitis, diabetes, leukemia, scurvy, vitamin deficiency, or blood abnormalities. If you have any of these health problems, you should closely cooperate with your dentist or doctor to control your symptoms as best as possible.
Though you should not panic if your gums bleed regularly or persistently, you should schedule a visit with your dentist. They will be able to assist you in finding the reason for your bleeding gums and create a therapy schedule to preserve your oral condition.
