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Why does my gums bleed while brushing

2018-09-11 11:14:21
Hello, I am a 16 year old guy. I exercise a lot and also play sports and eat healthy. I do not have any bad habits and always brush my teeth 2 times a day. But still then, why does my gums bleed while brushing. Is it a disease? What do I do?
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Hello You should go for a dental cleaning and then follow instructions given by the dentist

Answered2018-09-11 13:59:39

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Get scaling and polishing done. Follow up with twice a day brushing and flossing and mouthwash

Answered2018-09-12 01:53:17

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