What can I do besides brushing twice, flossing daily, and limiting sweets, coffee, and sodas to help my gums?

Question

I do all these things, and my teeth are healthy. I use a sonicare toothbrush, glide flosh, biotine mouthwase -- all the top of the line stuff. Yet when I get a teeth cleaning my gums feel inflamed and often bleed. My dentist never has any suggestions (perhaps I need a new one). But nevertheless the problem is there.

Answer 1

HELLO,
IF ONLY HAVING DENTAL CLEANINGS MAKES YOUR FEEL INFLAMMED AND BLEED OFTEN THEN THERE MAY BE SEVERALFACTORS AS A CAUSE.
#1THERE IS AN EXTERAL FACTOR INVOLVED WHICH CAUSES YOUR GUMS TO BLEED OR
#2 THE DENTIST IS TOO AGRESSIVE IN CLEANING YOUR TEETH.
FYI GLIDE FLOSS IS VERY THIN AND CAN EASILY CUT YOUR GUMS IF USED IMPROPERLY.
ABOUT THE DENTIST, GET A SECOND OPINION AND SEE IF THE SECOND ONE ALSO CAUSES BLEEDING OF THE GUMS
ALSO A DENTAL CLEANING IN AND OF ITSELF DOES NOT CAUSE YOUR GUMS TO BLEED UNLESS YOU'RE GETTING A SCALING OR DEEP CLEANING OF THE TEETH.

Answer 2

I also used Biotene, Sensodyne etc. Nothing worked. I found denta-med gel. It is the ONLY gel that has worked for me. Every time I brushed, my gums bled, my breath stank and I constantly had painful ulcers. Visit www.denta-med.com.au and have a read. Make up your own mind, but the dentist behind it really knows his stuff, and the gel works. I have gums that are a light pink colour, do not bleed and are not sore any more. My dentist was really impressed with the improvment and I thrilled with the results.
I hope this helps you.

Answer 3

Bleeding gums would be something related to your diet (it happens alot in pregnant women cause the baby is drawing vitamins from their body/marrow)

For the topical I'd swish a gargle amount of peroxide in between your teeth for a couple of minutes (I do, and it helps to whiten teeth)

But you should likely call or consult your regular Dr. and see if perhaps you need to start taking vitamins or a change in your diet to include some foods that your body may be lacking (folic acid) to help healthy gums.

Answer 4

It might be natural for you. As I recall, a dentist once told me that genetics has a lot to play with the strength of your teeth and gums.

However, you might want to consult with a peridontist... he'd be more knowledgable in that area.

Answer 5

Smoking can cause periodontal problems. Also, there is more and more evidence that there is a genetic predisposition to periodontal disease. Some medications can contribute to periodontal inflammation, as can hormone fluctuations and vitamin deficiencies. The presence of certain diseases can manifest in periodontal inflammation and bleeding, even. Your particular issue should be evaluated by a professional.

Answer 6

Chew Epic or Spry gum with Xylitol. Available on line or at most health stores (like Vitamine Shoppe).

Answer 7

It could be the mouth wash has to much alcohol in it, and is irritating your gums, and maybe you need a softer toothbrush.

Answer 8

massage them. Sounds weird. But its kind of like a babys gums and it feels good once they are rubbed

Answer 9

Put salt on your gums.