I have to admit that i don't floss a lot, but when i do my gums bleed a little, but they never bleed when i brush my teeth, i just want to know if this is really serious.
2007-08-25 16:54:40 · 11 answers · asked by shygirl2500 1 in Health ➔ Dental
bleeding gums are never normal. your gums are bleeding because you either have gingivitis or periodontal disease. flossing should be done every day. brushing does not remove plaque from in between your teeth. allowing that plaque to stay on your gums causes inflammation, thus bleeding... You should see your dentist and get a cleaning and then make sure you brush and floss DAILY!
Healthy gums do not bleed!!!
2007-08-25 17:04:29 · answer #1 · answered by P!nk 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The reason your gums are bleeding are due to gingivitis, a condition that is caused by irritation because you do not floss enough. Once you start to floss on a regular basis, they should return to normal. I have had this problem from time to time and it is also a good idea to use a good mouthwash that kills germs and bacteria that can come on the teeth and gums like Listerine, etc.My dentist also told me that it could be caused due to chronic drymouth caused by meds I am taking so I have to use Biotene drymouth products. That may help.
2007-08-25 17:17:22 · answer #2 · answered by precious sister 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That used to happen to me too. The problem is you are just not flossing enough try flossing more, try like once every two days or once everyday and the problem will go away.
2007-08-25 17:55:33 · answer #3 · answered by Young J 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This happens to me when I have something stuck in my teeth for a few days. The food stuck there begins to rot and the bacteria irritates my gums. The answer is to floss more often, especially in problem areas and after eating foods more likely to get stuck there ( meats, for instance).
Ask your dentist.
2007-08-25 17:04:38 · answer #4 · answered by Wes B 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no- you're gums maybe swollen, and therefore easier to cut when flossing. Do you brush your gums when you brush your teeth? If so, they may bleed a little, but it is an important thing to do to stop them from swelling. You may also simply be flossing to vigorously.
2007-08-25 17:00:02 · answer #5 · answered by qanda15 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
U may have gingivitis! You need to brush and floss everyday. You may also need to rinse with Listerine. But u prolly need to see a dentist, to rule out something more serious.
2007-08-25 17:06:02 · answer #6 · answered by CreoleSista 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would say probably not..sometimes when you don't floss enough your gums aren't used to it and will bleed..if you are flossing everyday and they are still bleeding i would head to the dentist..but i think you will be fine.
~sonny
2007-08-25 17:43:58 · answer #7 · answered by Macy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is probably nothing serious unless swelling or pain follow.
It just means that since it doesn't got alot of play, the skin between your teeth, where toothbrush bristles don't reach, is more sensitive and more likely to bleed.
2007-08-25 17:05:13 · answer #8 · answered by success_marker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it might mean that you have a disease starting to build up called gingivitis...if you don't floss occasionally it will start to build up and you can get gum disease!!!! AHHH!!!!! so you should floss every other night after you brush. [=
2007-08-25 19:54:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
mayb you dont floss enough ?floss more
2007-08-25 17:05:56 · answer #10 · answered by NO NAME 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋