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Bleeding gums
I've always had sensitive gums. But since a week my gums bleed when I brush even with a sensitive toothbrush. Does the toothpaste cause this? Should I use something like sensodyne?
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Bleeding gums is most likely due to underlying plaque and tartar deposition. Toothpaste would not be the cause of this.
Next Steps
visit your dentist for a cleaning and complete check of your gums
Health Tips
Sensodyne will not help with gum problems, it is for sensitivity of teeth
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it seems like a compromised oral hygiene case, which has led to gingivitis i.e bleeding gums and sensitivity. so you need to get your teeth cleaned at first and then maintain it as well with home care measures.
Next Steps
Visit a dentist soon to get cleaning of teeth
Health Tips
warm salt rinses
brushing softly- morning and bedtime
mouthwash after meals
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Hello
Causes of Bleeding gums.....r may b
Gingivitis....inflammation of gums...due to deposits on teeth
Or
Pyhorrea.....severe form of gingivitis or next stage....it causes inflammation of gums n tooth socket
Next Steps
need to visit ur dentist....he may suggest
cleaning n polishing or
curettage n root planning
n follow up maintainance therapy till gums form attachment with tooth surface
Health Tips
warm water rinsing will b helpful.....
vit c z advisable
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Sensodyne relieves tooth sensitivity.Hormonal changes or unhygienic oral health may cause bleeding gums.Is it in one particular area or all over-local or general
Next Steps
Would suggest you to undergo Oral Prophylaxis and adhere to hygiene instructions.
Health Tips
Dental clinic
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Bleeding suggests that u are having some gum swelling. The gum swelling is usually because of deposits in teeth. You have to get a cleaning i.e scaling done once by dentist and later maintain by brushing. Till the time u visit dentist continue brushing and do warm salt ater rinse .
Next Steps
visit dentist and get professional cleaning done
Health Tips
don't be afraid that the bleeding happens on brushing.and just keep on brushing.if u don't brush properly then the problem will aggravate.
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