seem to recall my dentist recommending it, but not sure... destist is on vacation now....
2006-08-01 16:08:34 · 11 answers · asked by insightfireiron 4 in Health ➔ Dental
Brushing your gums is good for bleeding gums.
The most common cause of bleeding gums is plaque growing under your gums.
Plaque is made of bacteria, your gums don't like bacteria, bacteria makes your gums swollen red and bleed very easily.
Get rid of the plaque by jiggling the tooth brush bristles under your gums when you brush, and eventually (2 weeks) your gums will realise that you're all of a sudden keeping them clean, no bacteria, no bleeding.. YAY.
Salt water doesn't kill bacteria. nor cure gingivitis.
PS your gums may bleed at first when jiggling the bristles under them, but thats the only way to get rid of the bacteria(plaque) causing them to bleed in the first place.
2006-08-01 23:12:43 · answer #1 · answered by BouncingMolar 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, salt water is good for bleeding gums because it allows the gums to shrink thus slowing down the bleeding. it will also make them tougher and less likely to become irritated. salt water rinsing is also good with abcesses.
2006-08-01 16:17:46 · answer #2 · answered by Shyrell Spicer 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I also recommend taking the nails out of your mouth.
2006-08-01 16:14:11 · answer #3 · answered by Shawtime 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
salt water couldn't hurt. 50/50 mix of hydrogen peroxide helps to heal sores in the mouth (I don't advise swallowing it though)
2006-08-01 16:14:31 · answer #4 · answered by graymatterz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Um, I don't know about bleeding gums.
But it IS good for cleaning out your mouth after you get your wisdom teeth removed.
2006-08-01 16:13:46 · answer #5 · answered by Shawn 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course but, need to find out why the capillary fragility is present. Do you need to get on vitamin C?
2006-08-05 14:34:20 · answer #6 · answered by mrcricket1932 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ya it mmay help ,,but wy don u try mouthrinses,,cause bleeding gums mean u have gingivitis...nad dat u not maintainin oral hygiene prpperly...start brushing,,flossing,,,and rinsing your mouth....everythime u eat....take care of your teeth..is dere change in da colour and contour of your gingiva..if yes then u surely ahve gingivits...
2006-08-01 17:19:01 · answer #7 · answered by prankie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes to your question but it could damage your enamel if you use too much salt or if you do it too much. You should floss more often.
2006-08-01 16:16:25 · answer #8 · answered by chubs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Good for pretty much everything.
2006-08-01 16:13:26 · answer #9 · answered by mynickname 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it might hurt but it will help clean things out.
2006-08-01 16:14:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋