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Weak gums in toddler

2022-07-26 05:59:54
Observed that my son's gums are very sensitive and bleeds occasionally as well. I make him do salt water gargles but any other measures to take for him?
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Bleeding gums is a sign of poor oral hygiene so please let me know if I can help you with the same through online mode.
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use ultra-soft toothbrush for brushing & follow proper brushing techniques. ask him to consume vitamin C rich foods like aamla ,lemon, guava etc. Thanks!

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Hii.....If blleding gums are there , that might be because of debris / tartar deposition which won't be cleaned by toothbrush.It will require cleaning...I need to have the picture to suggest exact treatment...& Consult your nearby dentist for the same.

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Clinical examination is necessary to rule out the exact cause of bleeding in the gums. Kindly visit a dentist for proper diagnosis and treatment of your problem.

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Hello!! There are various reasons for bleeding gums. A proper consultancy would help in identifying the cause of the problem and then treating it accordingly.

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If there's decayed tooth,get it filled.get your child's teeth cleaned if there's plaque deposits.

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Share the pictures or get a clinical check up done.

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