I went to the dentists last week and he told me that my gums were recovering nicely from the gingivitis he had diagnosed a few weeks earlier. However, I've noticed some bleeding today and yesterday when I brushed my teeth. I did have quite a lot of sugar today, which can't have helped. I looked at my gums but I can't tell where the blood is coming from.
The inflammation is going down, but is still present. I'm brushing/ flossing etc, so is this normal?
2007-09-24 14:06:30 · 7 answers · asked by RainDrop 3 in Health ➔ Dental
I've bought a soft brush and I'm going to be more careful in the future.
2007-09-24 14:12:37 · update #1
any inflammation (mild or severe) is still inflammation. it still causes the bleeding.
it helps that you brush and floss...and it will help you more that you give your gums a massage (use your pointer finger and massage your gums by doing a circular motion) and eat fruits.
i hope that the inflammation will subside soon--just maintain your good dental habits. eat right.
2007-09-24 14:17:03 · answer #1 · answered by toothfairy 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Normal it can take up to two weeks to reverse gingivitis. Make sure you keep up with the flossing and brushing daily. make this a habit since gingivitis can reoccur if you stop brushing or flossing within in couple of days.
2007-09-24 15:00:44 · answer #2 · answered by mama30 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might want to consider a softer tooth brush bristles. I'd recommend massaging your gums with your tooth brush and making sure you floss daily. Also try brushing your tongue to help with any bad mouth oder and a mouth rinse is always helpful. None the less, go talk with your dentist
2016-05-17 22:43:37 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you flossing?? If not then that is your main problem..Not your brushing you need to get the bacteria in between your teeth that your toothbrush can't reach and mouthwash is NOT a supstitute for flossing..Good Luck If you are flossing then it should go away in a wk or so..GOOD LUCK
2007-09-24 15:52:14 · answer #4 · answered by kristylee116 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
as long as it's still inflamed and your brushing kinda hard, it will bleed. keep doing what your doing, it's obviously working
2007-09-24 14:10:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Call the dentist and ask.
2007-09-24 14:44:50 · answer #6 · answered by StephenWeinstein 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NANCY,
THE BLEEDING WILL COMPLETELY GO AWAY AND WITH PROPER CARE AT HOME YOU WILL KEEP IT FROM RETURNING.
2007-09-24 14:17:15 · answer #7 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋