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Bleeding Gums by bindex(m): 5:57am On Dec 15, 2007
please i need help any doctor in the house? i have bleeding gums and i need some help/advice on what to do. I just want to know what causes it and how to treat it, i have been suffering from it for the past 3 years.
Re: Bleeding Gums by Nobody: 6:01am On Dec 15, 2007
see a dentist,you could have gum disease
That is the commonest thing it could be,of course there are other causes of bleeding gums but let's start with the most common
Re: Bleeding Gums by Ebaby2: 4:13am On Dec 16, 2007
Floss your teeth every morning
Re: Bleeding Gums by tundysho(m): 10:50pm On Jan 19, 2008
Take alot of food with vitamin A and C,like citrus fruits--oranges etc carrots tomatoes etc
Re: Bleeding Gums by tundysho(m): 10:51pm On Jan 19, 2008
Take alot of food with vitamin A and C,like citrus fruits--oranges etc carrots tomatoes etc
Re: Bleeding Gums by zheroes(m): 9:54am On Jan 22, 2008
Causes of bleeding gums

Bacterial, viral or fungal infection arises in the gums and teeth produce acids and toxins that usually erode and cause inflammation of the gums. The inflammation makes gums swollen, red and spongy that increases the tendency to bleed and weakens the stability of the teeth by recession. Bleeding gums is more commonly seen in adults, since in case of children, it is mostly due to injury due to improper brushing. In case of adults or the aged, it is often found to be related with some disease. Females have higher incidences for bleeding gums than males. Marginal gingivitis is most common as bleeding from gums comes usually near the base of the teeth. Bleeding gums may be due to

injury or trauma, which may be caused by a blow, insertion of foreign substances, tooth picking, dentures, improper brushing, flossing, It may also get injured from irritation of chemicals and acids in foods, drinks, mouth fresheners, tooth whiteners and medicines.
disease conditions can also cause bleeding gums. For example that could be gum problems or infection of gums, retracted or receded gums, weak and spongy gums. It is also common incidence of dental problems such as caries, excessive tartar or plaque formation, periodontitis. ,
mouth sores can also spread infection to gums to cause bleeding.
blood disorders, bleeding and clotting disorders, deficiency of coagulation factors, Thrombocytopenic purpura, haemophilia, and leukemia can cause bleeding as well.
Systemic, such as liver disorders, kidney disorders, arterial or capillary diseases, diabetes, or heart disorder can also reflect as bleeding gums.
nutritional and physiological, such as vitamin C and K deficiency will lead to bleeding disorders.
pregnancy and hormonal changes can also cause bleed gums occasionally, as well as poor oral hygiene, due to infection and weakness.
medications could also cause bleeding gums, because continuous usage of blood thinners, such as Aspirin, heparin therapy, pain-killers and treatment procedures like chemotherapy, radiation therapy, can also cause bleeding from gums.
hot food and chemicals can end up burning the gums, further resulting in bleeding. For example, some people still follow the practice of placing pain relieving tablets on the gum adjacent to the painful tooth, which invariably causes burns. Certain rapidly spreading infections can damage the blood vessels of the gums resulting in bleeding as well.

Symptoms for bleeding gums

Bleeding on slightest injury or even touch
Red, tender or swollen gums
Blood with bloody taste in mouth
Sometimes, due to bleeding gums, pus can be squeezed from the gums
Bad breath
Recession of gums from the teeth
Sensitive teeth
Loose and shaky teeth
Difficulty and discomfort in mastication and food intake occasionally due to pain and sensitiveness

Diagnosing bleeding gums

For persistent bleeding gums, there are some tests that are very essential. Those are
oral examination of teeth and gums
X-rays of teeth and jaw
Blood analysis
Tc, Dc, Esr, Hb%, sugar, calcium, urea, and creatinine
Coagulation factors and serum prothrombin time
Bleeding and clotting time

Prevent bleeding gums

Everyone who want to prevent bleeding gums should avoid hard and fast brushing, hard diets and snacks which can cause injury such as chips, sour foods or drinks, hot drinks, carbonated acid drinks, sticky chocolates, pain-killers, blood thinners and unnecessary medication. You should rinse mouth with mouth fresheners often Tobacco chewing, betel nut chewing and smoking is something that you should also avoid. Take care about plaque deposits by proper cleaning and visiting dentist regularly. Use soft bristle tooth brushes to brush gently and use vitamin supplements in case of deficiency. Take care for well balanced nutritious diet, proper mastication, and brush away the food particles in mouth after every meal. Oral hygiene and dental health is very important as well. Try to gargle with salty warm water after every meal.

Take care about bleeding gums

Apply gentle pressure for compression, but if bleeding persists apply ice or take ice cold drinks or juices to stop bleeding. Do not brush the teeth; instead you can rinse the mouth with salty warm water. Keep you away from all new medication and visit physician or dentist at the earliest to rule out the causes. It is important to know you should visit the dentist at least once every six months for plaque removal. Follow your dentist’s home care instructions, becasue the dentist may recommend rinsing with salt water or hydrogen peroxide and water. Try to avoid using commercial, alcohol-containing mouthwashes, which aggravate the problem. Floss teeth twice a day to keep plaque from building up on your teeth. Eliminate between meal snacks and reduce carbohydrate intake to help prevent plaque build-up on teeth. Use an oral irrigation device on the low setting to massage the gums, and maintain a balanced, healthy diet. You should also know for some additional tips that could be helpful for bleeding gums. First, you should avoid the use of tobacco, which aggravates bleeding gums. Have poorly fitting dentures adjusted and relined by your dentist if they are causing sore spots in gums causing bleeding gums. Try to avoid aspirin unless your health care provider has recommended that you take it. Control gum bleeding by applying pressure directly on the gums with a gauze pad soaked in ice water, and if you have been diagnosed with a vitamin deficiency, take recommended vitamin supplements. If side effects of medication are irritating, you could ask your doctor to adjust or substitute another medication. It is also important to know you should never change your medication without consulting your doctor.

When to contact a medical professional

You must consult your health care provider if your gums continue to bleed even after treatment, or if the bleeding is severe or chronic. Other unexplained symptoms are associated with the bleeding so your dentist should examine your teeth and gums, and ask questions such as are the gums bleeding a large amount, did the bleeding begin recently, do the gums bleed frequently or only occasionally, and have you had gum problems before. The doctor could also ask how often do you brush and floss your teeth, do you use a soft or hard bristled toothbrush and how vigorously do you brush your teeth. When was the last time you had your teeth cleaned at the dentist, have you changed your diet, do you eat adequate amounts of fruits and vegetables, do you take supplemental vitamins and do you have a high carbohydrate diet are also important questions to get appropriate diagnosis. The doctor should also ask what medications do you take, do you take anticonvulsants, anticoagulants or aspirin, or maybe you are pregnant. In some cases mouthwash or tooth paste coudl provoke gums to bleed, so your doctor should know if you changed some of these recently. He must know as well what other symptoms do you have, for example sore throat.

Complications for bleeding gums

You must know it is important to brush away the problem in initial period itself.

Otherwise, complications like constant bleeding, swelling and pain in gums, periodontal disease, jaw bone disease, and finally tooth loss can occur.

General treatment for bleeding gums

To keep healthy and smiling teeth, gums are very essential to be healthy. The first and best treatment is caring for oral and dental hygiene. Do it with proper brushing techniques. Due to a wide range of problems occurring in the gums and teeth, most of the patients are prescribed antibiotics and varieties of paste to control infection. Homeopathic approach, according to symptoms, similarity and cause of the complaint, is prescribed to cure the case. The medicines which are prescribed homeopathically will control infection immediately and arrest bleeding. For complete cure, treatment should be started at the early stage itself, otherwise, gums may recede or shrink, paving way for infection to enter the base of the teeth to loosen it. Once gums get retracted and receded, gaining normalcy is tough, but even though we make gums healthy by treatment, it will not adhere to the teeth as tightly as before. In that case, the cementum of the teeth will be exposed to cause sensitive teeth. Therefore, treating bleeding gums earlier is a must. Usually, pain is always preferable to numbness, where some people go for benumbing the gum with gum gel for pain relief and arresting the bleeding. It will work very temporarily and in this case, the disease often gets advanced further causing more and more pain and more and more complications, since this type of temporary alleviating manoeuvre always allow the disease in the track with temporary hurdle. Therefore, treatment for bleeding gums locally with this type of gum gel will not help in the long run. We should always aim at treating the cause and symptoms internally with internal medicines for reviving complete cure and homeopathy usually provides it.

NB: THE INFORMATIONS ABOVE ARE NOT OF MY ORIGINALITY, THEY WERE SOURCED ONLINE.
Re: Bleeding Gums by TOYOSI20(f): 12:06am On Jan 29, 2008
Goodness, it must be very painful and uncomfortable. There might be an inflammation some where on your gums.

Visit the dentist at least once every 6 months for plaque removal. Follow your dentist's home care instructions.

Brush teeth gently with a soft-bristle toothbrush after every meal.

The dentist may recommend rinsing with salt water or hydrogen peroxide and water. Avoid using commercial, alcohol-

containing mouthwashes.

Good Luck.
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Re: Bleeding Gums by babyt66: 3:22pm On Dec 29, 2017
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