Bleeding gums?

Question

Why do my gums bleed when I brush my teeth? I am using a soft bristled toothbrush and I do not push that hard while brushing. They do not bleed alot just a little but enough for it to be irritating to me! If anyone knows why please let me know! Thanks

Answer 1

Sounds like you have the first signs of gengivitis. I had that problem for a while and started gargeling (Spelling??) with Listerine Mouth wash and flossing my teeth three times a week. Now my gums are healthy and no gengivitis.

Answer 2

It sounds like you have mild ginivits. It's caused by bacteria getting under the gums. The only way to remove that is to floss at least once a day. And I knwo you are probably going to say that flossing hurts but it's because you don't floss. If you floss once a day for a week the pain will pretty much go away it may still be a little irratating but then by then end of the second week the pain should be gone. If not you need to see your dentist you may also need a good cleaning. You should be getting a cleaning every six months by a Regisered dental hygeniest. Good Luck

Answer 3

Do you floss your teeth regularly? have you seen the dentist in the last 6 months? If not, better go find one. Gingivitis is nothing to mess with...

If your gums are swollen, tender and bleed easily when you brush your teeth, you're not alone — nearly 80 percent of American adults have some form of gum (periodontal) disease. One of the most common of these is gingivitis, which develops when bacteria multiply and build up between your teeth and gums, leading to irritation, inflammation and bleeding. If not treated, gingivitis can progress to more-serious gum diseases, such as periodontitis, and eventually to the destruction of bone and to tooth loss.

Yet gingivitis is both preventable and treatable. Although factors such as medications and lowered immunity make you more susceptible to gingivitis, the most common cause is poor oral hygiene. Daily brushing and flossing and regular professional cleanings can significantly reduce your risk of developing this potentially serious condition. If you already have gingivitis, professional cleaning can reverse the damage

Answer 4

Mine do too. I was told by my dentist that it was because I was not brushing and flossing enough and that the blood was more to the surface to deal with the bacteria that are not being removed by flossing and brushing.

You could try using a supersoft, or one for sensitive teeth and gums. I use Sensodyne's toothbrushes, and they're wonderful.

Answer 5

sounds like you have little case of GINGIVITIS! this is the early stage of gum disease! getting a good deep cleaning will help to alleviate the symptoms though! make sure you use a good antiseptic mothwash after you brush. make dental appontment and get it looked at!

Answer 6

Sometimes it means healthy gums and sometimes it can be a sign of gingavitis go see your dentist.

Answer 7

This is an early sign of gingivitis so you need to see your dentitst ASAP and get this checked out.