Gum bleeding during brushing or when talking occasionally happens to some of us. Sometimes we shy away from talking or smile freely, it affects our daily life unconsciously.
Is Bleeding Gums Normal?
Well, it is not normal to have gums bleeding. However, it is common as an average of 90% of the world wide population suffers from Gum disease.
Why Is It Happening?
Gum bleeding has numerous reasons. Generally, it can be a local factor or a systemic factor.
Local factors include:
- Hard to clean areas
- Plaque and tartar collection
- Trauma
- Infection
Inflammed and swollen gums bleeds easily even when you are not doing anything.
Systemic factors include:
- Pregnancy
- Stress
- Medications
- Poor diet
- Leukemia
- Vitamin Deficiency
- Misaligned bite
Uneven teeth alignment makes areas inaccessible to cleaning, hence plaque and tartar tend to accumulate.
Is it Life-threatening?
If you do not have any blood disorders or on any blood-thinning medication, generally bleeding gums is not life threatening. However more often times, please seek for your dentist professional advice to rule out any underlying/undiscovered disease.
What Should I Do?
As bleeding gums may be a silent progressive and long term disease, it is important to visit your dentist to find out why your gum bleeds and receive the best suitable advice and treatment. Dental Treatment for Bleeding Gums may include but not limited to oral hygiene maintenance, scaling polishing, periodontal treatment, and Orthodontic treatment.
Avoid dental neglect! Bleeding gums or it’s underlying cause may result in severe consequences e.g. Early tooth loss at young age, Swelling, Bad breath, Low self-esteem, or even Heart disease.
Home Care Tips:
- Brush 2 minutes 2 times a day (morning and night).
- Brush every corner of your teeth.
- Practice a healthy diet.
- Use a mouthwash and a floss.
- Choose a toothpaste for gum care.
- Attend your dental appointment every 6 months.
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