I use a soft toothbrush
2006-09-26 01:50:39 · 18 answers · asked by hvdsss 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
if you are bleeding a considerable amount then make an appt to see your dentist as this is a sign of periodontal disease. this is a somewhat serious condition and you will need prolonged treatment depending on how severe it is.
bacteria that gets in below the gum line that is not flossed out on a regular basis will eventually begin to eat away at your gums and then move on to your teeth-breaking down the enamel and it not treated, eventually the tooth itself. this is how people end up losing their teeth.
i'm not telling you this to scare you-it's true. if you are not flossing at least 3 times a day-start doing so now. you might want to add listerine swishes as part of your tooth brushing routine as well.
most important thing to do now though is to make that appt to see the dentist so he/she can assess how much damage has been done to your gums and teeth and see what treatment is best-it might be that you just need to start flossing more....
2006-09-26 02:02:26 · answer #1 · answered by prncessang228 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you might have periodontal disease. You need to see a dentist & begin a regimen to save your gums so you won't lose all of your teeth. Flossing several times a day will help - not the most pleasant job, but it does help, I promise. Also, mix a paste of hydrogen peroxide, salt & baking soda; brush your teeth & gums with this - works wonders. But you really do need to see a dentist & get a panorex to determine how much damage has been done & what can be done to halt it. Good Luck!
2006-09-26 09:00:08 · answer #2 · answered by pumpkin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could either be brushing your gums too roughly or could be a sign of gum disease. If your gums are pink in color with no inflammation then chances are you're just brushing them too hard - ease up on them a bit. But, if your gums are more a red and/or look inflamed you could have gingivitis - which in that case your dentist is going to want you to brush them more roughly until they cease bleeding - he'll also recommend that you begin using mouthwash, such as listerine each time you brush - and flossing is a must too to get rid of gingivitis.
2006-09-26 09:01:59 · answer #3 · answered by Angelina 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even if you use a soft toothbrush, you can still brush too hard. Use a loose grip. Also you may have infected gums. Actually, pretty sure you do. Get your butt to a dentist!! Wouldn't be cool if you lost your teeth.
2006-09-26 08:53:18 · answer #4 · answered by Sweet! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bleeding gums is generally a sign of gum disease, go to a dentist before it gets worst or you may end up having gum surgery. And if you are a tobacco user stop now as you may be developing or already have gum cancer.
2006-09-26 09:01:58 · answer #5 · answered by Cars 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The dentist tells me it is paradonal desease, brush and floss 3 time a day and rinse with light salt water to help heal the gums...
2006-09-26 08:56:21 · answer #6 · answered by Drifter 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have a gum disease. Brush more frequently and use a germ killing mouthwash. It should clear up within a few weeks but continue to brush more than you were because apparently, you weren't brushing enough.
2006-09-26 08:59:16 · answer #7 · answered by Zelda 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gingervitis
2006-09-26 08:52:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to get your teeth cleaned.You have alot of bacteria under the gum line.
2006-09-26 08:52:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
See a dentist. You could have gingivitis. Use straight Listerine in teh meantime
2006-09-26 08:58:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋