My gums bleed when I brush my teeth...?

Question

My gums have been bleeding right around 2 of my teeth when i brush. Anyone know why and how to make it stop?

yea, I do brush regularly. 2x a day.

Answer 1

Bleeding from the gums is mainly due to inadequate plaque removal from the teeth at the gum line. This will lead to a condition called gingivitis, or inflamed gums. If plaque is not removed through regular brushing and dental appointments, it will harden into what is known as tartar. Ultimately, this will lead to increased bleeding and a more advanced form of gum and jawbone disease known as periodontitis.

The only ways to make it stop is:
Visit the dentist at least once every 6 months for plaque removal. Follow your dentist's home care instructions.
Brush teeth gently with a soft-bristle toothbrush after every meal. The dentist may recommend rinsing with salt water or hydrogen peroxide and water. Avoid using commercial, alcohol-containing mouthwashes, which aggravate the problem.
Floss teeth twice a day to keep plaque from building up.
Eliminate between-meal snacks and reduce carbohydrate intake to help prevent plaque build-up on teeth.
Use an oral irrigation device on the low setting to massage the gums.
Maintain a balanced, healthy diet.

Answer 2

Here are a few non-alarming causes: *Do you brush your teeth often enough? If you brush your teeth maybe once every two or three days then bleeding gums would be possible because they wouldn't be used to the rubbing from the tooth brush. *Do you brush your teeth too much? Brushing your teeth too often may possibly cause gums to wear down and become damaged, but I'm talking excessive, over 3 times a day. *How old is your toothbrush? Are the bristles okay? When was the last time you changed your toothbrush? Sometimes after a while, bristles on the toothbrush may spread out to the sides, or maybe there's that one annoying bristle that sticks out more than the others? I've been brushing my teeth before and has a bristle that was a tad askew poke my gum and cause it to bleed. *Are the bristles firm and stiff or really soft? Sometimes leftover toothpaste in the brush can make the bristles stiff and sometimes stiff bristles may be a bit harsh on gums. Try going for a more soft bristled brush if you feel comfortable with that and see if it helps. *Are you a woman and pregnant? This one seems highly unlikely since it's been happening on and off for a while, but sometimes pregnant women have problems with bleeding gums due to the hormone shift. More alarming reasons could be the result of a gum disease. If you are seriously concerned then please see a dentist, or if you are seeing a dentist for regular check-ups, mention it next time you go.

Answer 3

Bleeding gums only mean one thing, There are food remnants along the gum lines of those teeth and you are not cleaning fast enough.

Maybe you favor that area to chew on food. So it can happen to anyone when when one does not floss at least once a day, and food remnants accumulate in gum crevasses

The flossing removes the food under the gums. You must ask how to floss properly or you may do more damage.

Other ways to clean around teeth is the use of the tiny brushesthat you insert between the tooth spaces. They are called peri brushes, short for periodontal(around teeth).

Incorporate this regimen daily and the bleeding will stop.

Answer 4

It is time for you to start using a soft toothbrush. You may have a tartar build up around these teeth. Make an appointment with a dentist soon before this bleeding becomes as a result of you not seeking help when this is a small problem.
Flossing and tooth brushing using a soft tooth brush is a good start. Rinsing your mouth out with warm salty water will help with healing this problem but seeing a dentist soon is the best treatment

Answer 5

I have the same problem, and it is because I have gingivitis, which is a gum disease. You get it from not flossing, remember all the times your dentist told you that you had to floss and you just laughed, yeah he wasn't kidding. The best thing you can do is floss and get your cleanings every six months. Listerine is also supposed to help fight gingivitis. If it does not seem to get any better after awhile you may have to go see a periodontist (gum doctor).

Answer 6

You probably need to floss around those teeth. I bet you have gingivitis. Try flossing every night and use Listerine every time you brush your teeth. Also, buy a new toothbrush with soft bristles. Be sure to tell your dentist next time you go.

Answer 7

Perhaps you need a softer-bristled toothbrush. Or maybe you're brushing too hard in that one area. If it continues, you'll need to see a dentist because it could be the beginning of gum disease.

Answer 8

Brush regularly

Answer 9

in my own opinion, i think you have gum disease. worry not! there are many simple ways to stop this disease to progress...or you just might be brushing too hard. just brush your teeth gently. and change your toothbrush to the one that has soft bristles. also proper oral care is a must. prevent gum disease by asking more help in this very useful site http://www.themouthdoctor.com

Answer 10

It could be that you lack calcium, have gum problems...like you ain't brushing enough or you lack nutrients.

Go to a dentist for help though.