Is it normal? Does anyone have the same problem? How did you deal with it?
2007-01-18 04:00:55 · 22 answers · asked by aaron_esq 3 in Health ➔ Dental
u need to floss everyday. it's normal when you don't floss. you may or may not have ginvitis.
2007-01-18 04:09:47 · answer #1 · answered by Sweet Pea 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it a little blood or a lot of blood? If it is a lot of blood call your dentist.
Otherwise it means you have gingivitis which means inflammation of your gums. After 5 to 7 days of continued brushing (at least 2 times a day) AND flossing every night before bed, it will stop. You have to "work out" your gums by brushing and flossing to tighten the spaces around your teeth and make your gums healthy again.
2007-01-18 12:53:42 · answer #2 · answered by Educated 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have experienced this as well and what I had to do inorder to fix it was never miss a brushing atleast twice a day. You need a betetr toothbrush. And flossing helped me alot. If you dont brush atleast twice a day it can make this happen.
but another thing to look out for is it can be Gum disease which can eventually become a pretty serious problem if brushing more frequently and changing toothbrushes and even the brand of toothpaste that you use -then you should consult with a dentist
2007-01-18 12:04:43 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would recommend going to your dentist. Keep flossing and brushing as you normally due, but make an appointment. You gums will bleed if there is tarter build up below the gum line (meaning you need your teeth cleaned) It can also be a sign of gingivitis or periodontal disease. I hope this helps.
2007-01-18 12:04:37 · answer #4 · answered by be happier own a pitbull 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if you brush and floss all the time and it just started you may be brushing/flossing too hard. if it happens all the time you have gum disease. but when you go to the dentist for a cleaning your gums almost always bleed a little.
i use 'colgate TOTAL' and it has an anti-bacterial agent that helps reduce or end gingivitis. try it and see if it helps. good luck!
2007-01-18 12:06:12 · answer #5 · answered by drunkinpoet 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like gingivitis. I've had it before. If you continue to brush and floss regularly, chances are it will go away. Follow-up with your dentist just to make sure.
2007-01-18 12:03:48 · answer #6 · answered by Hummer Babe 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you could of either brushed to hard... or you have signs of beginning gingivitis.... it happens when you floss and you dont floss regularly...your gums are much more sensitive, but if you are a regular two times a day flosser you might want to call your dentist....... always use listerine btw to help prevent any dental issues..
2007-01-18 12:04:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Flossing can sometimes cause bleeding of the gums when you floss too hard, but on the other hand you should have your teeth cleaned every year if not every six months.
Plague Carry's bacteria that gets down to the root of your teeth and gums and this can caused periodontist and gum disease.] and that leads to also bleeding of the gums.
Take care of your choppers guys, I still like to rip apart a Steak my way without having to gum it.\Peace out Al
2007-01-18 12:05:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You have tender gums. Use a toothpaste for such and continue to brush, just go gently. See a dentist to make sure the problem isn't serious.
2007-01-18 12:04:55 · answer #9 · answered by Copper Jan 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'll bet you floss about once a week. If you floss every day that won't happen. You have Gingivitis.
2007-01-18 12:03:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
floss more...
dont brush very hard.
Ask your dentist to do a periodontal review of your gums.
2007-01-18 12:07:48 · answer #11 · answered by kd s 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋