Bleeding gums, what to do?

The article was professionally consulted by Specialist Doctor I Nguyen Trung Hau - Doctor of Odonto-Stomatology - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Da Nang International General Hospital.

Bleeding gums is a symptom of one of the diseases such as periodontitis, gingivitis, ... So what to do when bleeding feet?

Bleeding gums is bleeding in the gums and gums, often appearing when brushing teeth. In addition to bleeding, the patient may have some symptoms such as bad breath, swollen gums, ...

Bleeding gums can be a symptom of one of the gum diseases such as periodontitis, gingivitis, ... or it can also be other health problems.
Periodontitis : Teeth are supported and held in the jawbone by tissue around the teeth called periodontitis. Periodontitis often progresses silently and is the cause of loose teeth, even tooth loss. The typical symptom of the disease is bleeding at the root of the tooth due to the accumulation of lime around the tooth, causing inflammation. Gingivitis: Teeth are protected and held firmly by the gums or gums. Gingivitis is often caused by not maintaining oral hygiene, creating conditions for tartar and plaque to form and cause inflammation. Typical symptoms of the disease are also bleeding at the roots, swollen gums, red gums, bad breath. Root abscess: Inflammation of the socket without treatment, broken or perforated teeth create conditions for bacteria to enter and attack the root of the tooth, causing a pus-filled abscess. The typical symptom of a root abscess is also bleeding gums. When the patient has constant pain in the gums, fever, and swelling in the face, it may be a serious manifestation of a root abscess.

Other causes not related to oral health can cause bleeding gums:
Vitamin deficiency, malnutrition: The body is malnourished, vitamin mineral deficiency such as vitamin C, K is also the cause. lead to bleeding at the root of the tooth. In addition to this symptom, the patient may also have bone pain, or drowsiness, shortness of breath (vitamin C deficiency). Taking blood thinners: Blood thinners are prescribed for some patients to reduce the blood's ability to clot, which can cause bleeding gums. Hormonal changes: In women, when the body enters puberty, or pregnancy, menopause, the use of oral contraceptives will cause hormonal changes and lead to bleeding in the body. root. Dengue fever: When you have dengue fever, especially in the severe stage, the disease can cause symptoms of bleeding in the skin, teeth, nosebleeds, ... even bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract. , brain, affecting the life of the patient. Oral cancer: The disease causes symptoms such as bleeding gums, bad breath, difficulty chewing or swallowing, swollen or swollen lymph nodes, ulcers in the oral cavity, ... Other diseases: Anemia, infection, cancer breast, ... some other diseases can cause bleeding in the teeth.

First, when bleeding gums, patients need to go to medical facilities to be examined and examined by a dental specialist to determine the cause, thereby giving appropriate and timely treatment. time.
If bleeding gums are caused by dental problems, the patient needs to coordinate and follow the treatment of the doctor. Besides, it is necessary to pay attention to maintaining oral hygiene by:
Brushing teeth every 2 days (morning when waking up and evening before going to bed) and after each meal (10 minutes after eating). Brush teeth properly, use dental floss, soft brush for oral hygiene. Do not smoke, eat nutritious food, pay special attention to vitamin C supplements to prevent bleeding gums due to vitamin C deficiency. Periodic dental check-up, take tartar every 6 months to avoid plaque The formation of tartar causes gingivitis and dental diseases.

Bleeding gums can be caused by oral hygiene problems. At that time, the patient needs to go to a medical facility that specializes in odonto-stomatology for examination and treatment advice.