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Bleeding gums
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My friend says her gums bleed sometimes when she brushes her teeth not often but thrice a month....she says her teeth don't feel normal..is it a cause for concern....pics attached
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Hello! bleeding from gums could be because of deposits on your teeth. Visit your dentist and get a deep scaling done. Brush twice a day and rinse after every meal and floss regularly.
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Hello,
I can see mild inflammation in gums. Professional scaling is required.
The other reasons include faulty toothbrushing, deficiency of Vitamin C.
I will advise the patient to visit a dentist nearby, preferably a periodontist.
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Dr. Kshitiz Rohilla
Oral Pathologist
16 yrs exp
Faridabad
The photographs that you have posted are unclear and quite dark..... but bleeding from the gums is a clinical sign of gum inflammation..... your friend should visit a dentist for a proper chemical examination...... most likely a session of teeth cleaning will be required followed by a guidance about proper brushing technique to maintain the best gum health in the future.....
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Dr. Arun Swarup
Dentist
41 yrs exp
Mumbai
Good evening,
Sorry for the late response, it doesn't look like it would be a matter of concern but there maybe several underlying factors responsible for bleeding gums including a vitamin c deficiency. It would be better if she visits a dentist as a clinical examination is important to eliminate things that can't be seen clearly on the images. Also a routine cleaning would be recommended to get rid of the plaque and calculus to enhance the general oral health care.
Have a biting fit day!
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