Have you noticed that your gums bleed while brushing your teeth? The dentist reveals the main causes of this
Have you brushed your teeth, felt discomfort and, when you rinsed your mouth, noticed that your gums were bleeding? Although it is common, This change is not normal and, when it happens frequently, it must be evaluated by a professional, according to the Dr. Samuel Aguiardental surgeon and ambassador of SIN Implant System.
What can cause gum bleeding?
Samuel lists the main causes of bleeding gums:
- Lack of oral hygiene routine;
- Use of drugs such as anticoagulants;
- Gingivitis, inflammation caused by the accumulation of bacterial plaque;
- Decompensated diabetes;
- Apply a lot of force when brushing;
- Using dental floss incorrectly;
- Heart disease.
“In cases where hemorrhage occurs function of gingivitisthere is even the risk that the disease extends to the supporting structures of the teeth (bones and ligaments), causing periodontitis, which is a bacterial infection”, he warns.
How to avoid bleeding gums?
To keep your gums healthy and free from bleeding, the most important precautions are: see a dentist every six monthsso that prophylactic procedures and periodic evaluations are carried out, facilitating the diagnosis and early treatment of oral diseases, e have a correct hygiene routine.
Brushing your teeth properly helps remove bacterial plaque and food debris that remain on your teeth and can cause gum irritation and problems such as gingivitis.
“It is important to be careful when brushing, moving the toothbrush gently and not aggressively. Brushing with strong pressure or using a worn toothbrush can cause small injuries to the gums and cause bleeding,” says the dentist. “Therefore it is recommended replace your toothbrush every three months“, he adds.
During oral hygiene, many people forget about the tongue which, like teeth and gums, must also be cleaned to prevent bad breath and other disorders.
Samuel recommends using those specific tongue cleaners that we find in the pharmacy, as common toothbrushes are less effective in combating the coating of the tongue.
Source: Terra
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