Bleeding gums: Why do my gums bleed when I brush my teeth?

Many people experience bleeding gums while brushing their teeth and often seek solutions for this issue. Numerous factors can trigger bleeding gums during tooth brushing.

My teeth bleed when I brush; what should I do?

If you experience bleeding gums while brushing your teeth, you should inform your dentist. Brushing teeth with the right methods, flossing, using mouthwash, and using an interdental brush are effective in protecting oral and dental health. This oral and dental health care should be the routine of every individual, not just those who experience bleeding gums while brushing their teeth.

Some people who experience bleeding gums while brushing their teeth stop brushing their teeth, citing bleeding gums. However, regular tooth brushing is very important to reduce the number of harmful bacteria in the mouth. Removing harmful bacteria from the mouth protects teeth and gum health, leading to a decrease in gum bleeding.

Bleeding gums may be a symptom of gum diseases. Regular dentist examinations for 6 months can treat gum diseases before they progress.

Why do my gums bleed when I brush my teeth?

Causes of bleeding gums when brushing teeth:

• Inadequate oral hygiene,
• Brushing the teeth too hard,
• Brushing the teeth using a hard brush,
• Gingivitis,
• Gum diseases (periodontitis),
• Leukaemia,
• Platelet deficiency,
• Vitamin deficiency.

How to stop bleeding gums when brushing?

• If the cause of bleeding gums is incorrect practices, tooth brushing training can be received. This training is provided by dentists.
• The right toothbrush should be preferred.
• If the cause of bleeding gums is inadequate oral hygiene, teeth should be brushed regularly to ensure oral hygiene, dental floss and an interface brush should be used once a day, and mouthwash should be applied. You can also gargle with salt water to remove harmful bacteria in the mouth.
• If the cause of bleeding gums is gum disease, treatment should be started immediately.
• If the cause of bleeding gums is vitamin deficiency, this should be eliminated.
• If the cause of bleeding gums is leukaemia, treatment should be started immediately.

How do I stop my gums from bleeding every time I brush?

Individuals who experience bleeding gums while brushing their teeth should pay attention to the following points:

• The cause of bleeding gums may be inadequate oral hygiene. Brush your teeth for two minutes at least twice a day.
• The cause of bleeding gums may be gingival swelling or gingivitis. In these cases, teeth should be brushed without applying too much pressure to the affected area, and harmful bacteria that cause gingivitis should be removed from the mouth by using mouthwash regularly.
• Wrong brush preference can cause bleeding gums while brushing teeth. Teeth should be brushed by choosing medium or soft toothbrushes. The use of a hard toothbrush can lead to gum damage and bleeding.
• Brushing your teeth by applying excessive pressure can cause gum bleeding. Teeth should be brushed without applying excessive pressure.
• Hard use of dental floss can damage the gums and cause bleeding. The dental floss should be placed on the teeth in a C-shape and should be moved gently up and down.
• If bleeding gums are seen in individuals who have the habit of brushing teeth regularly and correctly, flossing, using an interface brush, and gargling, this may be a harbinger of gum disease, vitamin deficiency, and some types of cancer. Treatment should be started by applying to the dentist without neglecting bleeding gums.

Is it normal to have blood while brushing your teeth?

While gingival bleeding due to incorrect applications is not dangerous, leukaemia-induced gingival bleeding is dangerous.

Improper brushing of teeth, wrong brush preference, excessive pressure while brushing teeth, and hard use of dental floss can lead to bleeding gums.

Bleeding gums while brushing teeth may be an indicator of gum disease, inflammation of the gums. If gum diseases are not treated in time, gum recession occurs. When the gums recede, even the teeth that have never decayed shake and fall out. This can lead to the individual becoming completely toothless. Implant (all on 4, all on 6 and other dental treatments.), removable prosthesis treatments can be applied to people who are completely toothless.

Bleeding gums due to leukaemia is dangerous. The cause of bleeding gums should be determined by the dentist, and the dangerous situation should be reported.

Which toothpaste is good for bleeding gums?

The use of a soft-bristled toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste is good for bleeding gums.

How to stop gum bleeding immediately home remedy

Individuals with bleeding gums should make home applications after the cause of bleeding gums is determined and in line with the recommendations of the dentist.

• You can gargle with salt water to ensure oral hygiene.
• Products such as sage, clove oil aloe vera and chamomile tea, which are known to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, can be used with the approval of the dentist.

Consult Yakadent Dental and Oral Health Hospital to decide the best option for your needs and oral health.

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