Bleeding gums is among the common conditions affecting the oral cavity. The Chinese might have noticed bleeding gums as early as 2500 BC. They termed the associated diseases as "Ya-Kon" which means diseases of soft tissue surrounding the teeth. This problem still continues to affect us even with so many modern facilities available in the field of oral care. Gum disease begins with plaque, a sticky film of food particles, germs and saliva. If not removed, plaque will settle at the gum line. The germs will produce toxins that makes the gums red, tender and likely to bleed when brushing your teeth. There are chronic conditions and even some medications that can cause plaque to accumulate more quickly. The purpose of daily brushing rinsing and flossing is to clean away this plaque. When this plaque is not removed it can harden into tartar which builds up along the gum line and traps germs below. The mildest form of gum disease is called gingivitis and is the most common.
The primary cause of gingivitis is the bacteria that coat your teeth, and if oral hygiene is poor, it forms a sticky white substance called plaque. The bacteria here proliferates faster and produces toxins that irritates your gums, keeping them swollen and red. When they are left untreated, they will destroy the tissues connecting the gums to the tooth, and eventually the tooth to the bones, causing a deep pocket and eventually attacks the bony structure. It has now progressed into what we call periodontitis, which is an irreversible form of gum disease.
Root Causes:
The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Bleeding gums as a symptom.
Poor dental hygiene
Gingivitis
Gum disease
Periodontitis
Trench mouth
Poorly fitting dentures
Leukemia
Diabetes
Pregnancy
Dry mouth (type of Dental conditions)
Vitamin deficiency
Certain medications
Symptoms:
Bad Breath
Bleeding is usually noticed during brushing, or in the saliva, while spitting.
Eating of any coarse food items may induce bleeding
Home Remedies With a pinch of salt soaked in a glass of lukewarm water, you now create a homemade saline solution. Use this to rinse in the morning and in the evening. This will help increase circulation in your gums and reduce the swelling.
No matter how well and how often you brush your teeth, you can't reach the areas between your teeth and below the gums. Make the habit of flossing. Floss comes in very handy. Keep one in your bag or at your office. After meal, floss it!
2006-06-14 21:17:28
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answered by dafauti 3
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I am suffering gum bleeding and bad smell in mouth I went lot of dentist but still anyone can help me?
2015-08-19 01:05:51
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answered by Quintana 1
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Bleeding Mouth
2016-09-30 11:10:48
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answered by buddemeyer 4
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You've got gingivitis, gum disease. I assume you've been chewing gum with sugar. You have to stop eating all this sugar. Sugar promotes tooth decay and gum disease. This is what gives you the bad breath. Get to a dentist and have an evaluation of how bad your situation is. In the meantime, stop the sugar intake, brush your teeth, no matter how much your gums bleed. Get some clove essential oil and rub it on your gums. It will kill the pain and the bacteria.
2016-03-16 04:10:05
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answered by Anonymous
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Salt is the best for bad gums when you can pack it on them. Of course you don't swallow all the salt. For going out use a mouthwash of peroxide. You need to reduce the germs in your mouth or the teeth will fall out. The dentist already has a record that your mouth hygiene is bad in case you sue him.
2006-06-14 21:23:16
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answered by Anonymous
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They might be unrelated. Flossing can strengthen the gums to help with bleeding. An ENT can determine if something is going on with your sinuses.
2006-06-14 21:19:10
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answered by Anonymous
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Go see a periodontist. Sounds like gums disease. They will help. Good luck.
2006-06-15 02:24:26
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answered by Anonymous
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talk to a good certified doctor for the bad smell in mouth make sure to brush your tongue when you brush your teeth
2006-06-14 21:18:05
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answered by steroidz 1
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clean your teeth with a mixture of salt and muster oil daily twice and chew cloves
2006-06-14 21:20:40
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answered by shamsayasmin 3
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sounds like gingivitis
2006-06-14 21:17:32
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answered by Anonymous
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