I have a dentist appt next month, so I will ask when I go because I don't want to make an appt any sooner.
But I thought I would ask you ladies.
My gums bleed everytime I brush my teeth and I'm not sure why. On a good day I will brush them 3 times a day, and bad days I still brush twice a day. On good days I floss 2-3 times a day, and on bad days I only floss once.
I have good teeth, my dentist tells me that anyways. I just don't understand why my gums are bleeding?!
Anyone else have any ideas?
It could very well be because of hormonal change, because I did just have a partial hysterectomy. And they didn't bleed before my surgery. I hope it doesn't lead to anything worse! I'll definately be talking to my dentist about it when I see her next month.
Thanks so much!!
Take extra Vit C until you get to the dentist. While I was pregnant I had problems with bleeding gums, until I started taking 500 mg of Vit C twice a day then it got all better!
Many causes of bleeding gums are due to diseases, disorders and conditions of the mouth. These include oral cancer, gum disease, gingivitis, periodontal disease, bacterial infection, ill-fitting dentures, brushing or flossing too aggressively, and mouth and tooth infections.
More details about this can be found at:
http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/symptoms/bleeding_gums/caus...
You could also be brushing/flossing too aggressively. Make sure you are using a soft toothbrush and you are gentle when brushing/flossing.
It could be a sign of pregnancy or of course tons of other illnesses or disorders as well. Have you figured out if this is in relation to any other symptoms?
I urge you to google this and see what you can find. Gum health is indicative of your overall health. Bad gums can signal inflammation in your body and should not be taken lightly. HEre is a little info I found:
What are bleeding gums?
This may seem like a very straightforward question, but bleeding gums can mean much more than the obvious. Bleeding gums can be a precursor to serious conditions like gingivitis and periodontal disease. If your gums bleed when you brush your teeth, you could be on the way towards some very severe situations that have been proven to increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, stroke, and more. If your gums are swollen, or bleed, then your entire circulatory system is open to the attack of every form of bacteria that is present in your mouth. Symptoms such as swollen or bleeding gums are warning signs that our bodies give us so that we can take action to prevent the underlying cause from progressing beyond control.
similar to the first answer sometimes when u are on your menstrual cycle or any type of hormonal changes will cause bleeding gums. I work as a dental assistant and i have seen it often when women are menstruating or pregnant. I experienced this myself too, regardless of how well u floss hormonal changes will still affect your gums.
- How's your vitamin C intake? It's amazing how many people in the winter actually have mild forms of scurvy.
- How's you firmness on your toothbrush? Most dentists LOVE firm brushes... for cleaning the house... but nothing stronger than "soft" and preferable "extra soft" for teeth cleaning. Aggressive brushing, flossing, or too stiff bristles will make the healthiest gums bleed.
Beyond those 2 super basic causes... the rest will need your dentist or doctor to look into (hormones, gum disease, etc.)
My son had this and he turned out to be neutropenic, for which
he is now on medication.
Hi Momma----Have your gums always been like this when you brush? Didn't you just have major surgery? My guess is that your body is just readjusting after the major trauma it just went through. I think the gargling with warm salt water is a good idea. Just brush more gently for awhile.
Keep working on optimizing your diet. It is the ultimate medicine. I'd be happy to help you learn how to do that if you have any questions. Take care, D. PS. Good job on how well you take care of your teeth and mouth.
Try some CioSys rinse. It is available at Walgreens and it's very good for keeping the bacterial levels in check. Or you can gargle with salt water. Make sure on the bad days that the flossing is at night, that's the most important time. Also, consider an electric toothbrush, like Sonicare. They are really good. I have bad gums, such a pain, I've even had the gum surgery and I get perio cleanings 4x a year. My husband does almost nothing to take care of his teeth and he does better than me so I think part of it is just bad luck or bad genes.
I have the same problem. I now see a periodontal hygenist who scales and root planes my teeth. I just great teeth and bad gums...and this has helped a lot. Additionally, I see her every three months instead of six - their recommendation, so it is covered by insurance.
