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Should I keep brushing bleeding gums?

I have bleeding gums. Should I keep brushing bleeding gums?

10 Answers

Yes definitely
Yes. The brushing removes bacteria that is causing the bleeding.
Absolutely. Your gums bleed because of inflammation usually caused by bacteria. This bacteria eats the food particles left on your teeth after brushing. The cleaner you keep your gums the less your gums will bleed. In addition, if you are overdue for your professional hygiene cleaning, it may be time to get caught up with that as well.
Bleeding is a sign of inflammation or infection.
Typically, yes. When gums are bleeding, you are suffering from gum disease and the best way to help is to keep your teeth as clean and plaque free as possible. Also, since bleeding is a sign of active disease, you should see a dentist immediately for a gum evaluation, as there may be other treatments or interventions that you need.
Bleeding gums can be a sign of active periodontal disease. You should consult a dentist asap.
You need to find out why your gums are bleeding? Are your gums healthy? Do you have some underlying medical problem? Periodontal disease? You need to see a dentist to check your gums.
you should continue brushing. however, you need to see a dentist to find out which treatment is recommended. A healthy gum does not bleed..
Yes, you should continue brushing. Please use a soft bristle brush with bristles that are not frayed - may be time to change if they are. You should also visit a dentist soon to address anything else that may be causing the bleeding - such as inflammation due calculus build up. Hope this helps.
Yes, you should not stop brushing even if its bleeding. Bleeding gums are sign of inflammation and you must check with your dentist to find out the cause of bleeding gums.