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Re: 7 Possible Reasons Why Your Gum Bleeds by Dentalgist(op): 11:08am On Mar 28, 2019
ogorwyne:
Just took out one bad tooth today. Not funny at all.
Sorry about that. But you can do more to prevent the remaining good ones from going bad. You should do more of the following:
Brush twice daily
Reduce the intake of sugary foods, if you must take it, form the habit of rinsing your mouth with water
Always go for dental checkup every 6 months, it doesn't cost you anything.
Always do professional teeth washing known as scaling and polishing.
Re: 7 Possible Reasons Why Your Gum Bleeds by frugal(m): 11:40am On Mar 28, 2019
ogorwyne:
cheesy no o. I only lost a molar.
I'd really like to see cheesy
Re: 7 Possible Reasons Why Your Gum Bleeds by ogorwyne(f): 12:31pm On Mar 28, 2019
frugal:
I'd really like to see cheesy
No problem I will show you cheesy
Re: 7 Possible Reasons Why Your Gum Bleeds by ogorwyne(f): 12:35pm On Mar 28, 2019
Dentalgist:
Sorry about that. But you can do more to prevent the remaining good ones from going bad. You should do more of the following:
Brush twice daily
Reduce the intake of sugary foods, if you must take it, form the habit of rinsing your mouth with water
Always go for dental checkup every 6 months, it doesn't cost you anything.
Always do professional teeth washing known as scaling and polishing.
OH yeah. Thank you very much.
Re: 7 Possible Reasons Why Your Gum Bleeds by nenyec2: 2:03pm On Mar 28, 2019
great
Re: 7 Possible Reasons Why Your Gum Bleeds by midnighter(f): 3:42pm On Mar 28, 2019
Lexusgs430:
Your 32 must be shinning....... wink
Haha, yeah. I prefer colgate to oral b though
Re: 7 Possible Reasons Why Your Gum Bleeds by Lexusgs430: 8:28pm On Mar 28, 2019
midnighter:
Haha, yeah. I prefer colgate to oral b though
Ever tried chewing stick?..... huh
Re: 7 Possible Reasons Why Your Gum Bleeds by midnighter(f): 8:32pm On Mar 28, 2019
Lexusgs430:
Ever tried chewing stick?..... huh
Lol, yes but i cant really get how to use it. It is to harsh on my gums. My parents use it though. Like they'll be pressing it on their teeth, i dont know how they do it

its kind of painful
Re: 7 Possible Reasons Why Your Gum Bleeds by Lexusgs430: 8:34pm On Mar 28, 2019
midnighter:
Lol, yes but i cant really get how to use it. It is to harsh on my gums. My parents use it though
A skill attached to chewing stick....... It never goes anywhere near your gums......... wink
Re: 7 Possible Reasons Why Your Gum Bleeds by Lexusgs430: 8:36pm On Mar 28, 2019
midnighter:
Lol, yes but i cant really get how to use it. It is to harsh on my gums. My parents use it though. Like they'll be pressing it on their teeth, i dont know how they do it

its kind of painful
Exactly, that's the skill..... Only to/on your teeth..... Just like magnetic poles......
Re: 7 Possible Reasons Why Your Gum Bleeds by midnighter(f): 8:41pm On Mar 28, 2019
Lexusgs430:
Exactly, that's the skill..... Only to/on your teeth..... Just like magnetic poles......
Lexusgs430:
A skill attached to chewing stick....... It never goes anywhere near your gums......... wink
Lol, are you going to make an instruction video on chewing stick to compliment the dentalgist stuff
Re: 7 Possible Reasons Why Your Gum Bleeds by Lexusgs430: 8:46pm On Mar 28, 2019
midnighter:
Lol, are you going to make an instruction video on chewing stick to compliment the dentalgist stuff
I offer One2One tutorials on chewingstickology...... grin
Re: 7 Possible Reasons Why Your Gum Bleeds by midnighter(f): 8:50pm On Mar 28, 2019
Lexusgs430:
I offer One2One tutorials on chewingstickology...... grin
The other thing is spitting

Like those splinters and tiny pieces of wood. i find it somehow off-putting

Or else maybe swallowing them and possibly developing a bezoar shocked
Re: 7 Possible Reasons Why Your Gum Bleeds by Lexusgs430: 8:56pm On Mar 28, 2019
midnighter:
The other thing is spitting

Like those splinters and tiny pieces of wood. i find it somehow off-putting

Or else maybe swallowing them and possibly developing a bezoar shocked
Lol..... They are not meant for swallowing, but spitting out..........

You looking for an antidote?..... wink
Re: 7 Possible Reasons Why Your Gum Bleeds by midnighter(f): 9:03pm On Mar 28, 2019
Lexusgs430:
Lol..... They are not meant for swallowing, but spitting out..........
Lexusgs430:
You looking for an antidote?..... wink
Yes but spitting isnt nice. Unless you do it in private and even then, how many times will you excuse yourself

An antidote to what? Sorry
Re: 7 Possible Reasons Why Your Gum Bleeds by Lexusgs430: 9:21pm On Mar 28, 2019
midnighter:
Yes but spitting isnt nice. Unless you do it in private and even then, how many times will you excuse yourself

An antidote to what? Sorry
You talked about bezoar, hence my antidote reference..... wink
Re: 7 Possible Reasons Why Your Gum Bleeds by midnighter(f): 9:31pm On Mar 28, 2019
Lexusgs430:
You talked about bezoar, hence my antidote reference..... wink
Oh lol no im just afraid of developing one from all those undigested wood fibres that i would be too self-conscious to spit out. I dont think chewing sticks are for me cheesy
Re: 7 Possible Reasons Why Your Gum Bleeds by Lexusgs430: 9:35pm On Mar 28, 2019
midnighter:
Oh lol no im just afraid of developing one from all those undigested wood fibres that i would be too self-conscious to spit out. I dont think chewing sticks are for me cheesy
Don't worry they would all come out with Number 2.... cheesy
Re: 7 Possible Reasons Why Your Gum Bleeds by Makschinchin: 9:41pm On Mar 28, 2019
Bossontop:
undecided
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

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grin grin grin

Don't mind the dude. People will just be using their own mouths to rain unnecessary curses upon themselves embarassed
Re: 7 Possible Reasons Why Your Gum Bleeds by midnighter(f): 9:41pm On Mar 28, 2019
Lexusgs430:
Don't worry they would all come out with Number 2.... cheesy
Lol its not enough to convince me. Toothbrush and modern methods are enough for me!
Re: 7 Possible Reasons Why Your Gum Bleeds by Dentalgist(op): 11:14am On Mar 29, 2019
midnighter:
Lol, are you going to make an instruction video on chewing stick to compliment the dentalgist stuff
Lol!
Actually there are techniques on how to use chewing stick without cause damage to your gum.
Re: 7 Possible Reasons Why Your Gum Bleeds by nenyec2: 2:56pm On Mar 29, 2019
grin grin
Dentalgist:
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
Re: 7 Possible Reasons Why Your Gum Bleeds by midnighter(f): 8:40pm On Mar 29, 2019
Dentalgist:
Lol!
Actually there are techniques on how to use chewing stick without cause damage to your gum.
Lol i think i'll have to watch my elder family members very well next time and catch the method you people are talking about wink
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