“Why do my gums bleed for no reason?”
I'm 35, and I noticed that my gums are bleeding for no clear reason. I feel like I'm brushing and flossing enough, but my gums are inflamed. Could it be from brushing and flossing too often? I do both of these things 3 times a day.
7 Answers
Bush it correctly. Use a soft bush. Check with your dentist.
When was the last time you saw a dentist? If you are flossing & brushing, you might need to see a dentist.
Most times, brushing and flossing aren't enough to keep gums healthy. A dental visit is needed at least twice a year, sometimes more. Bleeding is a sign of disease.
You need dental cleaning. Flossing and brushing without proper dental maintenance is not enough. But the best home dental care.
Inflammation and bleeding gums is an indication that you have gum disease.
If there is no calculus (tarter) present and your Dr./Hygienist confirm there is no evidence of periodontal disease AND you are in good general health then it’s likely that you are too rough with your cleaning habits- 2x/ day, 2 min. gentle brushing, no ‘sawing’ with the floss= all good!
Your intentions are good, but you may need to alter what you are doing. This past week, a new patient came into our office, our dentists DO clean patients' teeth and review home care. When the patient came up to the front desk, their comment was, "I'm in my 30s and no one ever cleaned my teeth the way they were cleaned today and no one ever showed me how to floss and brush." With the latest research, there is a connection between ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND GUM DISEASE, GUM DISEASE AND UNCONTROLLED HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, GUM DISEASE AND UNCONTROLLED BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS, JOINT DISEASE, AND BLADDER CANCER. Inflammation has been one of the major problems affecting our health status. The cause of this inflammation was not fully understood until the relationship between gum disease and ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE was discovered. Plaque forms on our teeth every day.
