Bleeding in the gums is a clear indication of lack of oral hygiene and chances of getting gum diseases.
Bleeding of gums during brushing indicates probability of getting gingivitis which might worsen to cause periodontal problems.
Gums also bleed because of an injury, brushing too hard or trauma.
Some of the causes for bleeding in gums are: • Gingivitis: This occurs as swelling and inflammation in the gums along with tenderness.
This is due to lack of oral hygiene which causes rampant growth of bacteria in the mouth.
These bacteria cause formation of plaque and tartar causing bleeding of the gums.
This can be rectified by regular flossing and brushing.
• Periodontal problem: This is a condition resulting when gingivitis is left untreated.
This cause not just gum disease but also damages the bones supporting the teeth.
The gum-line gets recessed and causes teeth fall.
The symptoms include excessive bleeding and swelling of gums, pus formation between the teeth, bad breath and deep red or purplish coloration of the gums.
This can also result in heart troubles and stroke.
• Hard brushing: This causes injury to the gums, erodes the enamel of the teeth and increases sensitivity of the teeth.
• Hormonal changes: Hormonal imbalance in women during pregnancy, puberty, pregnancy or menopause causes increase in the blood supply to the gums making them tender.
• Deficiency: Shortfall in levels of vitamins K and C can result in bleeding of the gums.
Improper dentures, insufficient flossing, infection in the gums or teeth, smoking or ingestion of tobacco and having certain medicines like nasal spray, antidepressants, or oral contraceptives also cause gum bleeding.
Bleeding of gums during brushing indicates probability of getting gingivitis which might worsen to cause periodontal problems.
Gums also bleed because of an injury, brushing too hard or trauma.
Some of the causes for bleeding in gums are: • Gingivitis: This occurs as swelling and inflammation in the gums along with tenderness.
This is due to lack of oral hygiene which causes rampant growth of bacteria in the mouth.
These bacteria cause formation of plaque and tartar causing bleeding of the gums.
This can be rectified by regular flossing and brushing.
• Periodontal problem: This is a condition resulting when gingivitis is left untreated.
This cause not just gum disease but also damages the bones supporting the teeth.
The gum-line gets recessed and causes teeth fall.
The symptoms include excessive bleeding and swelling of gums, pus formation between the teeth, bad breath and deep red or purplish coloration of the gums.
This can also result in heart troubles and stroke.
• Hard brushing: This causes injury to the gums, erodes the enamel of the teeth and increases sensitivity of the teeth.
• Hormonal changes: Hormonal imbalance in women during pregnancy, puberty, pregnancy or menopause causes increase in the blood supply to the gums making them tender.
• Deficiency: Shortfall in levels of vitamins K and C can result in bleeding of the gums.
Improper dentures, insufficient flossing, infection in the gums or teeth, smoking or ingestion of tobacco and having certain medicines like nasal spray, antidepressants, or oral contraceptives also cause gum bleeding.