What Are The Causes and Prevention of Bleeding Gums?

Posted by Urgent Dental on September 24th, 2019

Teeth are an important part of your body like other organs. It is very essential to take proper care of them because they provide long-lasting benefits. It is used for smiling, chewing, talking and eating. Mainly teeth get damaged due to gum disease or bleeding in gums.

Bleeding in gum is the most common and mild form of gum disease. But this will cause many health issues. This problem can be a sign that your gums do not properly look after and they need more attention. There are so many symptoms that you should notice to prevent your teeth from gum bleeding. This includes after brushing little pink in your sink, blood in your mouth after flossing. 

Bleeding gums are caused by “plaques”. Plaques will occur when you are not brushing your teeth regularly or properly. It contains several germs that directly attack your healthy tissue of teeth. Moreover, it may cause bleeding when you’re brushing or flossing. 

On the other hand, bleeding in gums can cause gingivitis, diabetes, leukemia, and abscess. If you notice this type of symptoms and issues then you should immediately opt for a dental bleeding treatment clinic in Las Vegas. Expert professionals and dentists save your tooth from gum disease. 

Here Are Some Symptoms and Signs That Need Dental Bleeding Treatment. 

• Gums start to bleed during brushing and flossing.
• Gums move away from the teeth
• Swollen red/ tender gums
• Bad taste and breath in the mouth.
• Receding Gums
• Pain during chewing
• Teeth start feels hot and cold-called sensitivity. 
  

Causes of Bleeding Gum

Bleeding gums are the cause of plaques and millions of bacteria. “Plaque” is not removed by regular brushing or flossing so it can harden and form tartar. Tartar is not cured by brushing. In this situation, only a professional dentist can solve your gum disease. 

#1 Gingivitis

When plaque stays on gum lines for longer duration it develops gingivitis. This can easily affect your teeth at any age. It is a disease of gum that can cause sensitivity, red/ swollen teeth, bleeding gums. If you do not take proper care of gingivitis then it turns into other different types of gum disease. 

 Symptoms of Gingivitis 

• Puffiness in gums
• Taste of mouth is sour.
• Bleeding gums after brushing and flossing. 

 #2 Periodontitis 

When you left Gingivitis untreated then it turns in Periodontitis. It is an advanced level of gingivitis. This will directly affect molars and incisors. Most of the teenagers and young people are suffering from these types of gum disease. Periodontitis is a type of infection of the gums, jawbone and teeth tissue. Moreover, it can cause of loosen teeth and fall out. 

 #3 Vitamin Deficiencies

Most of the time, deficiency of vitamin C and Vitamin K can cause bleeding gums. If you have gum disease that is not caused by oral health issues or oral care. The diet with full vitamin and minerals are very important for your oral health. 

 Foods having Vitamin C and Vitamin K

• Tomatoes
• Potatoes, strawberries
• Kale
• Spanish
• Olive oil
• Bell peppers
• Mustard green
• Swiss chard
• Watercress
• soybeans

All these are very important for good and healthy oral health. 

 Prevention from Bleeding Gums 

• Brush your teeth properly and two times in a day, i.e. morning and before going to bed. 
• Brush your teeth in a smooth manner instead of vigorously.
• Always eat food that contains Vitamin C and Vitamin K for healthy teeth.
• Floss your tooth daily.
• Visit your dentist twice a year for cleaning germs and gums.