Are Bleeding gums automatically a sign of gum disease?

Question

Everytime I brush my teeth, my gums bleed. I do have a toothbrush with hard bristles. However, if there is a chance of gingivitus I would like to get it fixed.

Answer 1

Bleeding is a sign of gum disease and is NOT normal. I would think that you might be brushing just a little too hard, but it would actually hurt if you were brushing too hard, and if it is happening EVERY time then I know it is not from something else. While some medications could cause bleeding gums and dilantin hyperplasia (gingival overgrowth), you didn't say you were taking any medications so I assume you probably just have gingivitis. It is very common, and many people think it is because their gums are weak or soft, however that is not so. Healthy gingiva should be firm and pale pink, not red or swollen. You need to see your dental hygienist to get a cleaning and treat it before it becomes worse. Also, switch to a soft bristled toothbrush. I would also recommend using Listerine to help flush your gingiva from bacteria under your gumline. Be sure and brush at least 2x a day and floss as well:)

Answer 2

Bleeding Gums Not Gum Disease

Answer 3

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Answer 4

Bleeding gums is a sign of gum disease only if they don't hurt when you brush your teeth. Try to use soft bristled toothbrush with less pressure and see if the situation is still the same. Perhaps you have soft gums, so better check your dentist just to be sure, this will ensure you that if it is gum disease you can treat it earlier.

Answer 5

Actually its not an auto sign of it and you need to use a toothbrush thats right for your mouth and dentists dont always know right. My dentist and a few others told me I didnt grind my teeth and that using a large toothbrush was good. I am finding out from an oral surgeon mind you that I have been grinding (ex rays with proof on cracks on my roots) and that to use a toothbrush that can get all your gums and teeth.
When teeth bleed and you brush regularly yes it can mean it but if your good on flossing,blushing teeth and gums then it shouldnt be a problem. When you brush your teeth it should feel comfortable not getting a chore done .. if it feels like a chore then you need to see about switching .. I went from adult full to compact soft and I wish I could sue my dentist for telling me to use full for yrs since now my teeth are clean .. they feel clean,look clean to some extent (dmg from using a wrong toothbrush) and it does make me mad .. I brushed 3-4 times a day on gums and teeth and I just had 6 teeth removed (2 non wis) and could have been adverted.

Answer 6

Altho it can mean gum disease, the following will help reduce the bleeding and help condition the gums..always use a soft toothbrush and do not scrub your teeth..just gently brush ..its not about how hard you brush,but how well you do it. gums that are not conditioned to flossing may bleed..make sure you floss AT LEAST once a day. your gums may bleed when u start at first but will get use to it as u keep flossing. Also, excessive grinding of ur teeth may cause some bleeding..altho it would be a last source to look at after the gentle brushing and flossing. After you brush and floss, rinse with warm salt water..about 1 tsp salt to a glass of warm water. make sure u see ur dentist 2/year for regular cleaning. remember...good dental hygene will prevent gum disease and further health problems.

Answer 7

well that answer by the dental student is one dentist i hope u dont have to go to when he graduates. lol. but no bleeding doesnt always mean u have a gum disease.i have seizures and one of the meds i used to take was dilantin. i ended up with such a high dosage my gums started go get loose. when i got new medicine they tightened back up and the bleeding stopped. bleeding of the gums can be cause by brushing to hard;to hard a tooth brush; medications; and silly as it sounds sometimes u can eat something and a piece of food may cut something. naturally there is the possibility of a gum disease. more importantly even if there isnt. even if its just from brushing to hard. ur gums being soft is leaving the door open to something possibly happening. i'ld suggest getting a softer brush and going to the dentist.

Answer 8

it is usually a sign of gingivitis unless u r pregnant! to treat gingivitis, brush ur teeth twice a day with a medium toothbrush, or electric tooth brush which is even better. Floss at least once a day and then rinse with anti bacterial mouth wash. see ur dentist and hygienist every six month. so basically inter dental cleaning with floss or small brushes is the answer.

Answer 9

U need to check with your dentist. It may be gum disease or U may just be brushing too hard with the wrong tooth brush

Answer 10

Logic would say no. Although it is most likely going to be gingivitis, it isn't necessarily that.

It could be due to mediciation, an infection, brushing too hard, not brushing enough or a whole range of dental issues.