What causes bleeding gums

Bleeding gums is a local disease, but also the manifestation of the first disease of the whole body, pay attention to check to see if there is oral inflammation, plaque, gingivitis, but also to be alert to systemic diseases such as leukemia, after exposure to radiation, autoimmune diseases, etc., opinions and suggestions: **need to actively look for the primary disease to carry out**, in addition to eating more fruits and vegetables, if it is a lack of vitamin C, in addition to taking vitamin C tablets under the guidance of a doctor, the diet should also pay more attention to supplementing vitamin C-rich foods, If you find that your gums are bleeding when brushing your teeth, you should first check whether the bristles of your toothbrush are too hard, and replace the health care toothbrush with soft bristles.

Bleeding gums are the most common symptoms in stomatology, not only representing oral diseases, but also suggesting systemic diseases, such as leukemia, autoimmune system and chronic diseases.

Causes of bleeding gums.

1. The wrong way to brush your teeth.

Some people think that only vigorous brushing can remove the material that adheres to the teeth, which may cause damage to the gums. To choose the right way to brush your teeth, combine horizontal and vertical brushes, with the bristles at a 45-degree angle to the long axis, and gently turn the toothbrush. In addition, it is necessary to check whether the bristles of the toothbrush are too hard, try to choose a softer toothbrush, and replace it every three months, for patients with periodontal disease, as long as you use a soft-bristled toothbrush, you can relieve the problem of bleeding gums.

2. Excessive pressure.

Usually work and life are more stressful, and when brushing teeth, gums will bleed, and bad breath will also occur. This group of people should learn to release stress, choose a regular hospital for teeth cleaning, and cooperate with the correct way of brushing teeth.

3. Suffering from systemic diseases.

Bleeding gums are a symptom of many diseases, not diseases, and some systemic diseases can also cause bleeding gums, such as leukemia, thyroid abnormalities, hyperfunction of the spleen and stomach, cirrhosis of the liver, and pernicious anemia.

4. Periodontal disease.

Patients with periodontal disease may bleed when brushing or eating, and even the use of vitamins or hemostatic drugs has no effect, and it cannot be relieved by scaling alone. The most effective method is periodontal deep trauma, under the guidance of a doctor, local anesthesia is performed to remove the calculus and diseased tissue hidden deep in the gums, so as to reduce the chance of bleeding gums.

How can I relieve bleeding gums?

1. Brush your teeth every morning and evening.

To develop a good habit of brushing teeth in the morning and evening, patients with gums should choose medicated toothpaste to brush their teeth, and try to choose toothpastes with different effects to use alternately. Stick to floss after each meal and before going to bed at night, and for people with large interdental spaces, you can use an interdental brush to remove dirt and food debris from the periodontal and tooth surface to prevent the formation of tartar and tartar.

2. Regular teeth cleaning.

Try to go to the hospital every 6 months or a year to clean your teeth, and patients with periodontal disease should choose a regular hospital for periodontal cleaning**. Rinse your mouth after eating, as it kills periodontal and oral bacteria, making your breath fresher.

For the elderly, if the teeth have been bleeding, they should pay attention to oral hygiene, go to the hospital in time, check and confirm the real cause of gum bleeding, and then treat the symptoms**.

There are many causes of bleeding gums, usually caused by chronic inflammation and inflammatory growths of the gums. In addition, changes in hormone levels, blood disorders, tumors, certain systemic diseases, oral surgery, and periodontal** can also cause bleeding gums.