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7 Possible Reasons Why Your Gum Bleeds by Dentalgist: 7:00pm On Mar 27, 2019 |
Just imagine you start brushing your teeth in the morning and notice bleeding from your gum? You might think it is as a result of toothbrushing but it persists. What would you do? Bleeding from your gum might result from something as simple as vigorous toothbrushing and can also be an indicator of underlying gum disease or medical disorders manifesting as gum bleeding. Bleeding from the gum can result in bad breath due to bacterial action on the blood, I guess you don’t want that. Education is key in taking charge of your oral health. Therefore watch out for the following reasons why your gum bleeds persistently. POOR ORAL HYGIENE Lack of good oral hygiene can result in accumulation of specks of dirt on the teeth, known as plaque and calculus. These incorporate different kinds of bacteria which irritate the gum and cause inflammation which can result in gum bleeding especially during toothbrushing or spontaneously in severe cases. Characteristically, inflamed gum will appear shining, reddish and swollen SMOKING It is not uncommon for smokers to brush aside the fact that smoking can cause gum bleeding. The truth is that it does. As a matter of fact, Being a smoker makes you to have twice the risk for gum disease compared with a non-smoker; the more cigarettes you smoke, the higher the risk of developing gum diseases. Wondering how smoking causes gum bleeding: Inhaled toxins accumulate on the teeth and gum which are difficult to remove during toothbrushing, smokers usually have a compromised body fighters’ response(immune system) to infection as well compromised healing process. GENDER Without being gender biased, sorry to let you know that being female increases your chances of having bleeding gum especially during pregnancy and menstruation. During puberty, there is an increase in the level of the progesterone and oestrogen which result in increased blood circulation to the gum making the gum more sensitive to plaques and food particles. There is a similar risk of gum bleeding during pregnancy. Also menopausal women may experience what is termed menopausal gingivitis. In this situation, the mouth is dry, the gum appear red and swollen and bleeds easily due to irritation from food particles or plaques VIGOROUS TOOTHBRUSHING Most of us are guilty of this, most people believe that the harder and longer you brush your teeth, the cleaner it becomes. Sorry to break the news to you, overly vigorous toothbrushing does not improve your oral hygiene in any way. Rather, it strips off your gum from your tooth or teeth and causes trauma which can result in gum bleeding. USE OF CERTAIN MEDICATIONS The use of certain medication may result in bleeding from the gum or increase your chances of bleeding from the gum. Drugs such as Dilantin can result in the enlargement of the gum. Antihypertensive drugs such as nifedipine, verapamil can cause gingival enlargement which can bleed easily especially in the mouth with poor oral hygiene. UNDERLYING MEDICAL CONDITION There are certain medical conditions that make the gum bleeds readily. In leukaemia, the gum appears reddish, swollen and bleeds readily on irritation with plaque or toothbrushing. Bleeding or swollen gum may indicate underlying diabetes. In thrombocytopenia, a condition where the clot-forming component of the blood is low may cause gum bleeding. NUTRITIONAL DEFICIENCY Though rare, Vitamin C deficiency may be manifested through the gum bleeding. Persistent bleeding gum may be a manifestation of underlying haemophilia or Vitamin K deficiency. Most dental problems are preventable if patients present earlier. If you are experiencing any of the above-listed, you need to visit your dentist for further examination and care. https://dentalgist.ng/7-possible-reasons-why-your-gum-bleeds 9 Likes
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Re: 7 Possible Reasons Why Your Gum Bleeds by PolymathDave(m): 7:41pm On Mar 27, 2019 |
Very educative! 3 Likes |
Re: 7 Possible Reasons Why Your Gum Bleeds by masterchidera(m): 9:51pm On Mar 27, 2019 |
Ok. Taink you. Next Please!!! 1 Like |
Re: 7 Possible Reasons Why Your Gum Bleeds by bettercreature(m): 9:51pm On Mar 27, 2019 |
HIV |
Re: 7 Possible Reasons Why Your Gum Bleeds by quincyshakur(m): 9:52pm On Mar 27, 2019 |
Who tell dis one say my gum dey bleed 1 Like |
Re: 7 Possible Reasons Why Your Gum Bleeds by gabazin080(m): 9:52pm On Mar 27, 2019 |
if this very informative thread pass 1 page of comments make I bend |
Re: 7 Possible Reasons Why Your Gum Bleeds by Houseofglam7(f): 9:52pm On Mar 27, 2019 |
Very informative. Thank you! |
Re: 7 Possible Reasons Why Your Gum Bleeds by Ayoswit(f): 9:54pm On Mar 27, 2019 |
Hard toothbrush isn't an option for me at all. Even common toothpick makes my gum to bleed 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 7 Possible Reasons Why Your Gum Bleeds by Amuocha: 9:54pm On Mar 27, 2019 |
APC's economic policies |
Re: 7 Possible Reasons Why Your Gum Bleeds by lenghtinny(m): 9:55pm On Mar 27, 2019 |
What if the blood is coming from your lungs while brushing? |
Re: 7 Possible Reasons Why Your Gum Bleeds by Nobody: 9:55pm On Mar 27, 2019 |
lenghtinny:Then its not considered as gum bleeds |
Re: 7 Possible Reasons Why Your Gum Bleeds by Nobody: 9:59pm On Mar 27, 2019 |
None of these apply to me but my gum bleeds so easily. |
Re: 7 Possible Reasons Why Your Gum Bleeds by lolaxavier(m): 10:00pm On Mar 27, 2019 |
Re: 7 Possible Reasons Why Your Gum Bleeds by Offpoint1: 10:00pm On Mar 27, 2019 |
Op you omitted the main cause, BJ and Down-low, especially the later. |
Re: 7 Possible Reasons Why Your Gum Bleeds by Tonyspecial(m): 10:00pm On Mar 27, 2019 |
Re: 7 Possible Reasons Why Your Gum Bleeds by gift2xl: 10:01pm On Mar 27, 2019 |
Ok |
Re: 7 Possible Reasons Why Your Gum Bleeds by Nobody: 10:02pm On Mar 27, 2019 |
lala and co. don try do the needful for here... unfortunately... no be posts like this wey dey normally move market... |
Re: 7 Possible Reasons Why Your Gum Bleeds by yarimo(m): 10:03pm On Mar 27, 2019 |
But the tooth look like that of IPOB 2 Likes |
Re: 7 Possible Reasons Why Your Gum Bleeds by ogorwyne(f): 10:03pm On Mar 27, 2019 |
Just took out one bad tooth today. Not funny at all. 1 Like |
Re: 7 Possible Reasons Why Your Gum Bleeds by yarimo(m): 10:05pm On Mar 27, 2019 |
lenghtinny:or from your ears while brushing |
Re: 7 Possible Reasons Why Your Gum Bleeds by Bossontop(m): 10:05pm On Mar 27, 2019 |
gabazin080: You go jus dey shout bend anyhow abii.....If you wake up tomorrow now see say you don "BEND" now u go dey shout ur village pipu upandan abii??.......owk oo [img]https://media1./images/33f85236ac5d02dbc9bee7cf1f560f30/tenor.gif?itemid=4544534[/img] 5 Likes |
Re: 7 Possible Reasons Why Your Gum Bleeds by Nobody: 10:05pm On Mar 27, 2019 |
I heard consuming too much sugar can also make your gums bleed. How true is that? |
Re: 7 Possible Reasons Why Your Gum Bleeds by IjebuWarrior: 10:06pm On Mar 27, 2019 |
Re: 7 Possible Reasons Why Your Gum Bleeds by SilentVboy: 10:07pm On Mar 27, 2019 |
gabazin080:bros begin bend small small oooo...page 2 don near ooo 3 Likes |
Re: 7 Possible Reasons Why Your Gum Bleeds by Nobody: 10:08pm On Mar 27, 2019 |
ogorwyne: my sister... as in... teeth wahala no be here at all... back then people go dey fear to go dentist... me I go dey look dem I no go dey understand wetin dem dey fear... until me sef come experience am first hand...not funny at all... 1 Like |
Re: 7 Possible Reasons Why Your Gum Bleeds by enemyofprogress: 10:08pm On Mar 27, 2019 |
Tohyorsih this thread is for you |
Re: 7 Possible Reasons Why Your Gum Bleeds by Lexusgs430: 10:08pm On Mar 27, 2019 |
Imagine boy & girl kissing, and both suffer from bleeding gums...... The guy is HIV positive, while the girl is a virgin........ |
Re: 7 Possible Reasons Why Your Gum Bleeds by Originalsly: 10:09pm On Mar 27, 2019 |
lenghtinny: Hmmm....please explain.... but first confirm you're human. I want to learn something new today. @ topic.... I'm surprised tooth whitening pastes not on the list....that should be #1. 1 Like |
Re: 7 Possible Reasons Why Your Gum Bleeds by SilentVboy: 10:10pm On Mar 27, 2019 |
ogorwyne:Hmmmm, u try ooo. How many days pain are we looking at? |
Re: 7 Possible Reasons Why Your Gum Bleeds by AngelicBeing: 10:12pm On Mar 27, 2019 |
Amuocha:Lol |
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