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See some of the reason why your gum could bleed frequently

August 9,2021
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Joy Onuorah

Gum disease

If you see red when you brush, a likely cause is early-stage gum disease, or gingivitis. The bacteria that normally live in your mouth build up and form a sticky film on your teeth, called plaque. When you don’t remove it by brushing well, it can make your gums swell up, turn red, and bleed.

Skipping brushing and flossing

Keep your mouth clean if you want to prevent gum disease and stop the bleeding. Follow your dentist’s advice. Brush with fluoride toothpaste once after each meal and before bed, and floss every day. Also use an antiseptic mouthwash. See your dentist twice a year for checkups to catch gum disease early, before it leads to tooth loss.

Change of flossing habit

Did you recently start flossing again after a long break? Or are you new to the routine? You’ll probably notice some bleeding as your gums get used to it. Don’t let the sight of blood make you give up this healthy habit. After about a week, your gums will calm down. Flossing removes plaque that can prevent bleeding gums in the future.

Rough toothbrush

Hard bristles can hurt on your delicate gums. Bleeding could be a sign you need a softer brush or that you’re going at your gums too intensely. Buy a soft or extra-soft toothbrush and use a gentle back-and-forth motion to clean your teeth and gums so you don’t injure them.

Smoking

Smokers are twice as likely to get gum disease. The chemicals in tobacco smoke weaken your immune system your body’s defense against germs so you can’t fight off gum infections as well as you should. Smoking also slows healing once your gums are damaged. The longer you’ve got the habit and the more cigarettes you puff, the more harm you do to your gums.

Pregnancy

Your belly isn’t the only part of you that swells during pregnancy. Hormone changes send more blood flow to your gums, which puff up, turn red, and bleed more easily. Your gums are also more likely to get hit by bacteria that cause plaque, which is called pregnancy gingivitis. Good brushing and flossing are especially important during these 9 months. Avoid sweets and cigarettes to protect both your teeth and your growing baby.

Blood-clotting problem

Normally when you cut yourself, blood cells called platelets rush to the area and form a plug over the wound to stop the bleeding. People with bleeding disorders like hemophilia and von Willebrand disease don’t form clots like they should. Bleeding gums are one sign you might have a clotting problem. If you do, treatment with clotting factors can help stop the bleeding.

Diabetes

The disease can make it harder for your body to fight off the bacteria in your mouth that cause plaque. Gums that bleed when you brush or floss is one sign your diabetes has led to gum disease.

Stress

Stress affects more than your mental state. It can have real and lasting effects on your physical health, too. When you’re stressed, your body makes chemicals that lead to inflammation and gum disease. When you’re upset, you might also eat more sweets, drink alcohol, or smoke. All of these unhealthy habits encourage the growth of bacteria in your mouth. 

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