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Bleeding gums
What routine should I follow for occasionally bleeding gums? It happens when I'm brushing my teeth. Could this be due to brushing only or any other reason?
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there are so many causes of bleeding gums..
- brushing too hard.
- poor oral hygiene.
- vitamin deficiency.
- taking blood thinners or other medications.
- bleeding or clotting disorder.
- mouth sores.
few advices to stop bleeding gums..
- visit to a dentist for professional dental cleaning once in a year..
- use a soft toothbrush and brush properly twice in a day for at least two minutes.
- floss at least once a day to remove plaque from the teeth..
- rinse with salt water to keep the area clean.
- avoid mouthwash that contain alcohol, which can dry out your mouth..
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Dr. Binu Mathews
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Generally bleeding gums are associated with gingival inflammation. Bleeding gums need attention and dentists care. You need to schedule a visit to the dentist office. BTW healthy gums dont bleed! Tc
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