I just got my braces removed today...and when I brush me teeth..my gums start to bleed......not major bleeding...(like when I rinse about 5 times...the bleeding stops)..but how to I stop this...Do i just brush me teeth everyday to keep my gum strong? Is there a speacial toohpase? or something??
2006-07-24 17:35:09 · 4 answers · asked by hellokid 1 in Health ➔ Dental
Brush and floss two or three times daily. Pretty soon, no more blood. USe flouride. And a prerinse.
2006-07-24 17:47:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
you are right you just brush every day to make them strong.
Your braces have been stopping you from cleaning your gums properly thats why you didn't notice it before.
Plaque(soft gooey white stuff) grows on your teeth every day after you eat. Its made of bacteria.
Your gums dont' like bacteria. So when you get plaque growing around your braces and gums, your gums get red swollen and bleed easily.
ONce your gums figure out there is no more bacteria/plaque there because you're doing such a good job of cleaning they will stop bleeding when you brush them.
In the mean time carry on doing what you were doing; don't avoid the gums when you brush.
2006-07-25 13:00:01 · answer #2 · answered by BouncingMolar 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you concentrate on getting all the plaque off at the gum line and brush your teeth gently around the gums then they will be ok. Part of the problem is your teeth are sore from just getting your braces off and possibly being a little negligent on how clean you have kept them. If you read this link I am posting it has the proper instructions to clean your teeth and keep them healthy all the rest of your life.
http://www.doctorspiller.com/Prevention.htm
I suggest you browse the rest of Dr. Spillers web page to see what happens if you don't take care of your teeth. A real eye opener!
2006-07-25 07:35:56 · answer #3 · answered by Skeeter 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You´re gums are bleeding because they have either gingivitis or, in the worst case scenario, periodontal disease. Gingivitis is due to a superficial inflammation of the gums which is very common. Periodontal disease (or gum disease) is a deeper inflammation with bone loss. Both are produced by bacteria and require professional attention. Severe gum disease, which most probably is not your case, should be treated by a periodontist.
2006-07-25 00:56:13 · answer #4 · answered by MANUEL G 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋