Gums bleed when I Brush and swollen gums

Hello there ! You may be having problem of gingitivis, which is inflammation of the gingiva. There are many causes of gingivitis. Avoid substances that irritates your gums. Like cigarette and tobacco chewing habits. Long term irritation of gums can also lead to oral cancer. Another most important cause plaque bulid up. Bleeding gums are primarily caused by inadequate plaque removal. Plaque contains germs which attack the healthy tissue around the teeth. This will cause the gums to become inflamed and irritated, which may cause them to bleed when brushing or flossing. This is called Gingivitis and is the first stage of gum disease. Gingivitis is usually a painless condition and bleeding gums may be the only symptom. Some other signs may include: swollen, red or tender gums; persistent bad breath or taste; teeth that are loose; and a change in the way your teeth fit when you bite. At this stage the disease can be treated and completely reversed. So it is important not to ignore your bleeding gums. Plaque that is not removed will eventually cause the gums to separate and recede from the teeth. Once your gums begin to recede, pockets can form between the teeth and gums. Germs can get trapped inside these pockets, attacking the gums and bone supporting the teeth. Plaque will eventually harden into tartar. At this point, Gingivitis has progressed into the more serious condition called Periodontitis. Periodontitis can cause tooth loss and may affect your overall health.

In order to treat gingivitis you need complete oral prophylaxis treatment that is removal of all plaque and other irritants from the teeth by scaling procedure. As soon as the plaque & other irritants are removed you will feel better and your bleeding gums problem will get resolved within a week.