Bleeding Gums?

Question

My gums seem to bleed spontaneously, just start bleeding when i'm not doing anything, eating can make them bleed to, it started last night just eating soft bread. It doesn't last long and isn't painful. This also happens while I am sleeping.
I brush regularly and use mouthwash but this doesn't seem to help, brushing also makes them bleed so I brush fairly carefully...

Answer 1

Dentist

Answer 2

If the dentist gave you cordysol mouthwash I assume you are in England or Europe. I know that not every dentist there has a Dental Hygienist so, did you have a proper dental cleaning where all the deposits above and below the gumline were removed? This would have taken at least an hour and probably required anaesthetic. This deep cleaning removes all the calculus (calcified food debris and bacteria) from the surface of the tooth and root so that the gums can heal. Bleeding gums are a sign of infection, the cordysol mouthwash would only have treated the surface for a few days so you need to remove the source of the infection, and will probably require repeated treatments about every 3 months. Gum disease is a chronic condition and once you have it you will always have it (a bit like diabetes). Left untreated you will loose the bone that anchors your teeth to your jaw and end up with loose teeth that can't be saved. I would suggest that if you didn't get a deep cleaning from your dentist that you research the neighbourhood and find a dental office that has dental hygienists on staff and make an appointment there.

Answer 3

There are two main things you need to do. 1. See your dentist and have a professional cleaning if it has been a while. With gingivitis, your gums won't normally spontaneously bleed but they can bleed easily. Let your dentist evaluate your teeth and gums and advise you on the dental end of it. 2. Schedule an appointment with your primary doctor and have bloodwork done. There are some systemic problems that can manifest in the gums and cause spontaneous bleeding like Vitamin K deficiency, thrombocytopenia or a number of other things. Follow up on both and make sure that everything else (other than your teeth) is healthy. A regular checkup with your dentist should first rule out anything dentally causing the bleeding. More than likely you just need a good cleaning and that should take care of it. Good luck!

Answer 4

Bleeding gums is a sign that you may have gingivitis, swelling and inflamation of the gums due to gum disease. There are other factors that may be the cause of bleeding gums. Do you have high blood pressure, and do you take blood thinnners? This can cause bleeding as well. It's time for a trip to the dentist for an evaluation.

Answer 5

Chances are you may have a slight gum infection, most of the population have some form if it (gingivitis). Dont avoid the area, it needs to be clean, you probably have a build up of plaque. Once you have aqquired a good standard of oral health your gums should stop bleeding you would then have to maintain this. Use floss. And go for regular visits

Answer 6

This is caused by gingivitis, which is when plaque and tartar causes the gums to weaken, making them red, sore, and bleed easily. You need to see a dentist for a cleaning ASAP. Rememeber to floss, because bleeding gums is a sign that you really to do it everyday.

Answer 7

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Bleeding Gums?
My gums seem to bleed spontaneously, just start bleeding when i'm not doing anything, eating can make them bleed to, it started last night just eating soft bread. It doesn't last long and isn't painful. This also happens while I am sleeping.
I brush regularly and use mouthwash but this...

Answer 8

You need to see dentist probably have gum disease, or it might be due to you not brushing them regularly, morning and evening, between any gaps, on gently brushing your gums with soft toothbrush, trying this might help stop you gums from bleeding.

Answer 9

I don't want to scare you but :-
Definition: Gingivitis is the early stage of gum disease, which can be treated and reversed if diagnosed early. The signs and symptoms are red, swollen and puffy gums that bleed easily. If treatment is not received, gingivitis could progress into periodontitis, an advanced and more serious stage of gum disease which includes bone loss and is not reversible.


Please go to see your dentist a.s.a.p it is better to be safe then sorry.

Answer 10

You need to build up the strength in your gums by brushing them. People often brush their teeth but don't bother brushing their gums which leads to them being red and prone to bleeding.
Brush them gently every time you clean your teeth. Eventually you will find that your gums will harden up and be more pink in colour.
They will not bleed then.