Your gums play a very important role in keeping your teeth and mouth healthy. Healthy gums should be pink in color and not red or bleeding. Occasional minor bleeding after flossing is usually normal. However, if your gums are constantly bleeding after brushing or out of nowhere, it could be a sign of a more serious health problem. There are many causes of bleeding gums. Some of these problems are more serious than others. If you have bleeding gums, it is important to visit your dentist as soon as possible.
Dentist Pertev Kökdemir explained some conditions that can cause bleeding gums.
Gum Disease : Gingivitis is the first stage of gum disease. If plaque on the teeth and gums is not brushed and flossed, bacteria will grow that will infect your gums and cause decay. This results in swelling and tenderness of the gums and sometimes bleeding when brushing or flossing. Prevent gingivitis with proper brushing and flossing, and by following your routine dental checkups
Medicines : It is possible for certain blood-thinning medications to cause the gums to bleed. Let your dentist know if you are using any blood thinners at each visit.
Pregnancy: Pregnancy can cause bleeding in the gums, as hormones can affect the entire body, making the gums sensitive and prone to bleeding. .However, the cause of bleeding may also be due to nausea along with pregnancy.
Changes in Your Daily Dental Routine: A change in your flossing or brushing routine can cause bleeding gums. If you stop flossing for a few days or increase the number of times you floss weekly, you may experience some bleeding. If bleeding continues after a week, call your dentist. Additionally, if you switch to a hard-bristled toothbrush, you may experience some bleeding during use.
As Dentists, we care about your healthy life. For this reason, you can get information about correct brushing and flossing from your dentist.
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