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Bleeding while brushing teeth

2017-05-29 16:57:11
Bleeding while brushing teeth. Not frequently but usually. The bleeding is not that severe though. I just need an opinion from docto
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Hi..it's a sign of gum disease (Pyorrhoea). You need scaling from dentist and laser treatment if required. Regards

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Sir in your case need oral prophylaxis because when bleeding on brushing it means gingival swelling due to deposit. Foul odour is also a symptoms of this problem. In advanced stage sensitivity and gum recedes, mobility of teeth. Advanced stage known as periodontitis (Piarrhea).
Next Steps
go to dental clinic for oral prophylaxis.
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warm saline rinses for every 2 hours will give you a better results.

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