Why Are Your Gums Bleeding?

 

 

Why Are Your Gums Bleeding?

 

 

 

 

_You’ve got gum disease

 

If you see red when you brush,

a likely cause is early-stage gum disease,

or gingivitis. The bacteria that normally live in

your mouth build up form a sticky film on your

teeth, called plaque. When you don’t remove

it by brushing well, it can make you gums

swell up, turn red and bleed.

 

 

 

 

_You skip brushing and flossing

 

Keep your mouth clean if you want to prevent

gum disease and stop bleeding. Brush with

fluoride toothpaste once after each meal and

before bed, and floss every day.

Also use an antiseptic mouthwash.

See your dentist twice a year for

checkups to catch gum disease early,

before it leads to tooth loss.

 

 

 

 

_Check your toothbrush

 

Hard bristles can hurt on your delicate gums.

Bleeding could be a sign you need a softer

brush on that you’re going at your gums too

intensely. Buy a soft or extra-soft toothbrush and

use a gentle back-and-forth motion to clean

your teeth and gums so you don’t injure them.

 

 

 

 

_Smoking

 

Smokers are twice as likely to get gum disease.

The chemicals in tobacco smoke weaken your

immune system – your body’s defense against

germs – so you can’t fight off gum infections

as well as you should. Smoking also slows

healing once your gums are damaged.

The longer you’ve got the habit and the more

cigarettes you puff, the more harm you do to

your gums.

 

 

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