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Gums and teeth bleeding
One tooth bleeding hours after brushing . Has stopped after rinsing with betadine . Anything serious ?
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Bleeding once from one tooth may be due to trauma from sudden hit during brushing..
if bleeding comes from gum then it's due to plaque deposition between tooth & gum causing gingivitis.
Next Steps
If bleeding stops spontaneously from that particular space it's fine..
if blood comes everytime when brushing its need to be checked for caries or Periodontal pocket due to food lodgement or gingivitis..
Health Tips
Visit Dental surgeon to confirm whether other issues are there for bleeding..
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- Bleeding gums can occur because of several problems like
Gingivitis, Infection in a tooth or the gum or brushing too
hard
- One should get the teeth cleaning done every 6 months to
maintain good oral hygiene because it not only promotes
healthy gums but moreover it stops gum disease and fights
bad breath.
- Meanwhile, you can start with warm saline rinses( i.e pinch of salt in lukewarm water).
Next Steps
Visit a dentist nearby and get the scaling done.
Health Tips
-Brush twice daily.
-Avoid hard brushing.
-Warm saline rinses 3 to 4 times a day.
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