bleeding gums and swollen?

Question

Hi all, I have had gums that bleed for a while now. I also have swollen patches in between my teeth. I looked up gingivitis and this is what I seem to have. I get my teeth cleaned regularaly and the last time I went the problem to me was very evident but my dentist never once mentioned anything to me about my gums not looking healthy. I figured if they looked to have something wrong he would have said something right? The entire time he was cleaning my teeth I could taste blood in my mouth. I brush at least twice a day, most time I brush three times a day. I floss every morning and night, and I listerine every time I floss too. I have had braces for 7 years which I'm guessing is what is causing me to not be able to keep my teeth as clean as possible. I was just wondering if this does sound like gum disease and if I should go back to the dentist even though I was there a month ago. Or should I see a different dentist?

Answer 1

SEE A DIFFERENT DENTIST THAT ACTUALLY GIVES A DAMN AND HAVE A SCALING TO REMOVE THE HARD DEPOSITS OF TARTAR BELOW YOUR GUMS THAT ARE CAUSING YOUR SWELLING AND BLEEDING.
HAVING BRACES FOR 7 YEARS YOU MOST LIKELY DO HAVE TARTAR BELOW THE GUMS THAT IS CAUSING ALL THE TROUBLE.
MAKE SURE YOU BRUGH GENTLY WITH A SOFT TOOTHBRUSH AND USE A WATERPIK MACHINE TO KEEP YOUR SMILE GREAT FOR LIFE.

Answer 2

Hi, Im a dental student Bleeding gums is usually a sign of gum problems There are 2 types of gum problems... which do you have? Is there bleeding on brushing, and slightly red swollen gums?-Gingivitis Is there gum recession (are the gums higher than they use to be) do the teeth move slightly, bleeding on brushing and swollen gums?-Periodontitis As you have not mentioned recession or tooth mobility I will assume you have gingivitis. This is completely REVERSIBLE! It is caused by plaque near the gums causing a reaction. If the plaque is removed the symptoms will go! Clean your teeth twice a day, brush in small circles and brush the gums too. Try to floss or use interdental brushes too or if you can't get on with these try a mouth wash. Please don't think bleeding ahhh! and stop brushing there! It is the worst thing you can do!! As for the lumps i don't know without seeing you-visit your dentist :)

Answer 3

you can always switch dentists, but.....

if you are female you might experience more bleeding/swelling around the time of your cycle. hormones cause increased sensitivity to plaque and increase bleeding. some medications can also think your blood.

you are right, if your gums were puffy during your cleaning they should have mentioned it, but something that looks puffy to you might not appear as puffy to them. and it is normal for bleeding to occur during a cleaning appointment.

it sounds like you have a good home care routine, however be sure to brush/massage your gums a bit when brushing your teeth.

braces don't directly cause gingivitis or periodontal disease however when you have braces on you might not brush as well which in turn can cause swollen gums.

if you are over 18 the dentist or hygienist should be performing a yearly periodontal charting on you, which measures the gum health. these number will tell them if you have periodontal disease at all. you may want to request this at your next visit and bring up having bleeding gums.

you might want to get an electric toothbrush http://www.animated-teeth.com/electric_toothbrushes/t1_sonic_toothbrushes.htm

and make sure you are flossing properly http://www.animated-teeth.com/tooth-flossing/t1-dental-flossing-technique.htm

Answer 4

swollen gums and bleeding gums can be caused by a gum infection. having a pus in the mouth can signal bacterial infection in the gums. consulting a dentist is the best thing to do. take oral health seriously for gum disease can affect general health if left untreated. and it is best that you pay close attention to good oral hygiene to prevent gum disease from silently attacking and progressing. make it a habit to properly and carefully brush and floss teeth to remove plaque and keep the mouth free from bad bacteria from proliferating. visit http://www.themouthdoctor.com for more tips on how to take good care of the gums.

Answer 5

Braces for 7 yrs? That is way too long. That is most definitely a contributing factor to your gum disease. I would rectify that situation ASAP. Good Luck

Answer 6

no clue but try anbesol numing stuff