{"id":15987,"date":"2021-08-16T14:49:41","date_gmt":"2021-08-16T14:49:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xenodochial-kalam.194-164-95-197.plesk.page\/?p=15987"},"modified":"2023-07-04T07:38:05","modified_gmt":"2023-07-04T07:38:05","slug":"the-causes-and-cures-of-bleeding-gums","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hermeslondondentalclinic.com\/?p=15987","title":{"rendered":"The Causes and Cures of Bleeding Gums"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you are suffering from bleeding gums, this is usually a symptom that commonly occurs due to gum disease. Although, if you brush your teeth strenuously or have dentures that are not fitting your mouth correctly, this can cause bleeding gums too.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

These symptoms can be looked at and taken care of by your dentist and it is important to get your gums checked out sooner rather than later, before it progresses to periodontitis.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Can Happen If I Have Bleeding Gums?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Bleeding gums are a common symptom if your teeth are not being looked after properly. They can become inflamed which is known as gingivitis and if not treated, can lead to periodontitis which will result in sensitive gums and more bleeding.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Without proper oral hygiene and regular dental check ups, plaque can linger on your gum line for a long period of time. This can result in gingivitis, as if it is not removed it can turn into tartar, resulting in more bleeding. To minimise this, brush your teeth twice a day (with fluoride or anti-gingivitis toothpaste) gently with a soft toothbrush and don\u2019t rinse after brushing your teeth as this washes away the fluoride. Flossing daily can also avoid further buildup of plaque, bacteria and food particles remaining in your mouth. Be aware that if you start flossing and are new to it, you may experience some bleeding from your gums. Furthermore, if you have gingivitis you can experience other symptoms aside from bleeding gums such as puffy gums, pain throughout the mouth and gums and receding gums. Other symptoms include bad breath, bad taste and a change in your bite whilst eating due to teeth not fitting together properly. If you suffer from dry mouth, there are some mouthwashes that can help with this, or if you are taking medication like antihistamines, decongestants and so on, speak to your doctor who can recommend a different medication.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If gingivitis progresses to periodontitis, this can lead to an infection in the gums, jawbone as well as the tissues that surround the teeth and gums which can result in loose teeth that fall out. Vitamin deficiencies can also result in bleeding gums, mainly vitamin C and vitamin K. It is important to speak to your doctor to examine how much you are getting, if it\u2019s too low consider your diet and including more of the following foods and drinking plenty of water:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n