Since we have finally moved our attention to the otherwise left out teeth. We thought to continue on the path and dig a little deeper. And well, what can be next after the teeth, gums of course. So, what is the most common problem attached to the gums? Bleeding gums – right on.
Gums’ bleeding is like gums leaking tears of blood calling our attention and requiring a prognosis and corrective measures. Our gums are soft support our teeth require, hence taking care of them and not neglecting is necessary. There are many reasons why your gums may be bleeding, below is the list:
- Brushing: No, don’t worry brushing is still good for oral hygiene and required. It’s just how you do it can sometimes result in gums becoming swollen and bleeding. Like we said before, gums are made of soft tissue, unlike teeth, so if you brush them too hard or roughly with a hard bristle brush, there is bound to be some damage.
- Gingivitis: The next common cause is gum disease- gingivitis. This occurs when you let the plaque build-up on your gum line, which gets harden and turns into tartar, leading to more bleeding.
- Periodontitis: Okay, so you ignored your gums bloody cries for help. You let the gingivitis progress, which then results in periodontitis, the further harmful stage. This gum infection left unchecked can make your teeth fall out.
- Sometimes the cause of the bleeding gums is not gum problems/infection but can be something as serious as leukemia or something less daunting like deficiency of Vitamin C and or K.
Now how can you figure out what is causing this problem. For that, you need to consult a dentist. A certified professional will be able to accurately analyze the state of your mouth and suggest the remedy. These could be certain medicated mouthwashes, removal of plaque, suggesting brushing techniques or other. The thing is, we really cannot afford to avoid dental concerns because they won’t just lead to gum bleeding or tooth loss (which is bad enough) but with the break in gum line, the bacteria from the mouth can enter the bloodstream and create a problem on other body organs.
Now if you thought that keeping a good oral hygiene is the key to prevent such oral concerns, then bingo, you are correct, all it requires is properly brushing your teeth twice a day and flossing daily. Doing so reduces plaque, bacteria and keeps your pearly whites healthy. In addition, you can:
- Eat a balanced diet
- Avoid tobacco and smoking
- Stay happy ( Oh! Did I forget to mention that hormones can affect gums too? My bad, but yes, they can, and they do)
Moral of the story is, do not ignore your bleeding gums, if you would like to keep smiling forever.