How many strange reasons for bleeding on one spot on the gums?

Question

I have both a dental appt and a pediatric appt for my son next week. His teeth checked out fine at his appt one year ago and look ok now. I brush them every day. But, he has a spot on his gums that is red and inflamed and it bleeds occasionally. Gingivitus? In one localized spot? Or are there viruses? Ever heard of this? It is not from brushing, that was what I thought at first. I am getting it taken care of asap, but just wondering if anyone has an idea what it could be? It scares me, because it does not seem to heal. Medical books are scary and tend to cover many areas.

Answer 1

My gums bled quite alot when I was younger. I believe it you gotta let the wound on the gum heal up first. Try brushing elsewhere or gently on the wounded gum. Dont overdo it. You may wanna check if you're using a good toothbrush, nothing too hard and damaging to the gums.

Answer 2

Periodontal diseases are a group of diseases that affect the tissues that support and anchor the teeth. Left untreated, periodontal disease results in the destruction of the gums, alveolar bone (the part of the jaws where the teeth arise), and the outer layer of the tooth root.

Periodontal disease is usually seen as a chronic inflammatory disease. An acute infection of the periodontal tissue may occur, but is not usually reported to the dentist. The tissues that are involved in periodontal diseases are the gums, which include the gingiva, periodontal ligament, cementum, and alveolar bone. The gingiva is a pink-colored mucus membrane that covers parts of the teeth and the alveolar bone. The periodontal ligament is the main part of the gums. The cementum is a calcified structure that covers the lower parts of the teeth. The alveolar bone is a set of ridges from the jaw bones (maxillary and mandible) in which the teeth are embedded. The main area involved in periodontal disease is the gingival sulcus, a pocket between the teeth and the gums. Several distinct forms of periodontal disease are known. These are gingivitis, acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis, adult periodontitis, and localized juvenile periodontitis. Although periodontal disease is thought to be widespread, serious cases of periodontitis are not common. Gingivitis is also one of the early signs of leukemia in some children.
Gingivitis is an inflammation of the outermost soft tissue of the gums. The gingivae become red and inflamed, loose their normal shape, and bleed easily. Gingivitis may remain a chronic disease for years without affecting other periodontal tissues. Chronic gingivitis may lead to a deepening of the gingival sulcus. Acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis is mainly seen in young adults. This form of gingivitis is characterized by painful, bleeding gums, and death (necrosis) and erosion of gingival tissue between the teeth. It is thought that stress, malnutrition, fatigue, and poor oral hygiene are among the causes for acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis
Localized juvenile periodontitis is a less common form of periodontal disease and is seen mainly in young people. Primarily, localized juvenile periodontitis affects the molars and incisors. Among the distinctions that separate this form of periodontitis are the low incidence of bacteria in the periodontal pocket, minimal plaque formation, and mild inflammation,,Diagnosis is made by observation of infected gums. Usually, a dentist is the person to diagnose and characterize the various types of periodontal disease. In cases such as acute herpetic gingivostomatitis, there are characteristic herpetic lesions. Many of the periodontal diseases are distinguished based on the severity of the infection and the number and type of tissues involved.

Answer 3

Don't brush his teeth too hard. You might be going over it too hard or too many times. If you're worried call the dentist.

Answer 4

what kind of tooth brush you got,if it is too hard it will make your gums bleed.

Answer 5

It could be some sort of abses (however you say it) which can be taken care of with antibiotic.

Answer 6

cancer