Bleeding gums: What you need to know

Articles by doctors at Dentistry - Jaw - Face - Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital

Bleeding gums is a condition of gum tissue damage, although it is less painful, but this is a warning sign of many dangerous diseases such as periodontitis, gingivitis... So the cause of bleeding in the gums. What is it and how is it treated?

1.Causes of Bleeding Gums Bleeding gums is a sign of dental disease that occurs commonly in many people. Causes of bleeding gums are common in patients with chronic diseases related to gums such as gingivitis, periodontitis, enlarged gums in pregnant women.... Besides, there are also many There are many causes of bleeding at the roots, specifically:
Poor oral hygiene, accumulation of plaque, tartar, food debris causing gingivitis Improper brushing and impacting, causing gums to bleed when brushing tooth. This is repeated many times, making the soft tissue at the root very difficult to restore to its original state. Therefore, even a small impact can cause the gums to bleed. Bleeding Gingivitis: Inflamed gums are dark red, swollen, tender, easy to bleed, and often have a bad odor. This disease can bleed when there is force such as: brushing teeth, flossing or heavy rinsing or sucking chips also cause bleeding. Lack of vitamin C, vitamin K, and calcium can also cause bleeding gums. In addition, bleeding gums can also be a sign of many diseases such as diabetes, blood cancer, thrombocytopenia bleeding (common in Dengue fever), liver and kidney diseases. Even hormonal changes (common in pregnant women, pubertal women) can cause this condition.
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Bleeding in the gums causes many unpredictable harms to oral health. When gum tissue is damaged, chewing is often difficult. Not only that, prolonged inflammation and bleeding can lead to many serious complications such as loose teeth, tooth loss. Accordingly, the heavier the tooth bleeding, the longer the recovery time for soft tissues and the higher the cost of treatment. Therefore, patients should not be subjective or arbitrarily apply folk remedies at home.
To overcome this situation and completely treat bleeding gums, the best way is to make an examination at a dental clinic, a hospital specializing in oral and maxillofacial surgery. Here, doctors will directly examine, diagnose the cause, give appropriate treatment for each cause such as how to cure bleeding gums, periodontitis, and at the same time adjust the diet. ,... Along with that, the doctor will advise you on the best way to take care of your teeth.
3. How to take care of your teeth to prevent bleeding at the roots Good oral hygiene is an effective way to prevent bleeding at the roots. Accordingly, you can refer to the following preventive measures:
Should drink dessert water after meals. Use physiological saline or other mouthwash preparations such as Listerine, TB ..., floss to clean the remaining food residue. Note: Do not use toothpicks or sharp objects to touch the gums because it can cause bleeding, damage, and create favorable conditions for bacteria to penetrate. Brush your teeth twice a day, in the morning after waking up and at night before going to bed. Brush your teeth properly by using a soft-bristled toothbrush, the right size for the oral cavity. When brushing, tilt the brush 45 degrees, brush vertically or in a circular motion. Do not brush horizontally because it will wear down the enamel and damage the blood vessels under the gums. Limit foods, hard and flexible foods. Build a scientific diet, add lots of vegetables and fruits rich in vitamins and minerals such as oranges, lemons, carrots, dark green vegetables. Get tartar periodically every 3 - 6 months to completely remove calcified plaque, harmful bacteria to improve oral health. If the bleeding in the tooth roots is frequent and continuous, it is necessary to have a timely examination to determine the cause and have appropriate treatment, especially for diseases related to periodontitis.

Bleeding gums is a warning sign of declining oral health, affecting aesthetics as well as creating low self-esteem when communicating in crowded places. Therefore, treatment of bleeding at the root of the tooth is extremely necessary to limit serious complications of the disease, restore the function of soft tissues and the chewing ability of the teeth. In addition, when undergoing treatment, you also need to choose reputable dental addresses with modern equipment and a team of experienced doctors.

The Department of Dentistry - Jaw - Facial, Vinmec International General Hospital is one of the major and important sub-disciplines of the clinical block. The specialty is in charge of intensive and aesthetic pathological treatment on the entire tooth structure (teeth, bone, pulp,...), jaw (palatine, jawline, jaw joint,...) and face (frontal bone, cheekbone, temporal bone,...).
Therefore, customers who want to examine and treat dental diseases, can go to Vinmec International General Hospital to be examined, consulted and experienced by specialist doctors. the best.