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Today i noticed two of my teeth having gum bleeding.. i started having more sensitivity after using electric brush.. is it due to brush.. the bristles are medium.. can i change the bristles of electric brush to ultra sensitivity brush.. or opt for normal colgate sensitivity brush... plz suggest
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Do you now food when traped between your gum and tooth ( Pocket ) it gets detoriated and creates a pool where bacteria grow and produce acids which further causes inflammation of gums and results in gum bleeding.
We call it gingivitis...
What can be solution?
Reverse the story remove bacteria - remove food - keep good oral hygiene and bang on swelling and bleeding will vanish...
For me electronic Rotary brushes are fancy... if not used in correct way and angle they create more harm than benefit.
Better try traditional system of brush first.
Get interdental brush.
Use floss in correct way.
Use mouthwash.
Clean tongue.
Massage gums.
Gargle with lukewarm water.
Next Steps
Scaling ( teeth cleaning ) will help you.
Health Tips
understand there is no one time solution to stop bleeding as we are going to eat again, bacteria going to grow again and gingivitis may happen again... point is who wins
bacteria or hygiene?
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There are multiple reasons for gum bleeding.
1. Plaque and calculus,
2. not getting the professional cleaning from long,
3. Trauma due to tooth brushing or any food particle.
4. Underlying systemic condition of the body.
And some more.
First of all you need to get a professional cleaning done.
It is advisable to get it done every 6 months from professionals.
For tooth brushing techniques you tube is the best source to learn how you should brush.
Regarding the brush your dentist is the best person to help you which brush you should use after seeing the condition of your gums.
Still if you want we are open for video consultation through this platform.
Next Steps
Do warm saline rinses
Health Tips
Avoid eating anything very hot from that region. Stay safe and keep smiling
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Bleeding gums are a sign of gum infection.
It might be a sign that ur electronic toothbrush was trying to clean that infection due to which ur gums started bleeding. Would suggest get a professional teeth cleaning done by a dentist and then follow it up with ur electronic toothbrush. Even if then bleeding gums continue, you may discontinue. With the brush a
Next Steps
consult a good dentist
Health Tips
do lukewarm salt water rinses 3-4 times a day
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Cause of tooth sensitivity has to be ruled out .if there is gingival recession, periodontal therapy has to be done. You can consult through this for prescription of medication to relieve gum infection.
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Use ultra soft brush .and paste with desensitiser paste for sensitivity
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Sensitivity and bleeding gums can be due using hard tooth brush but that is not the only reason. There are other causes also , we have cheek your teeth for the cause .
Next Steps
dental checkup is necessary
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Electric toothbrush bristles are not hard ones generally, but it depends on the brand .
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Dr. Harsha Nagineni
Dentist
13 yrs exp
Hyderabad
you might need a curettage (deep cleaning)by your dentist to improve health of gums and to reduce inflmmation.
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kindly visit your dentist
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