Having bleeding gums and bad breath is what disease?

The article is professionally consulted by Doctor of Dentistry - Jaw - Face - Department of Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital

Bleeding gums have many causes, it can be due to using dental floss or toothpicks to remove food inside between teeth. However, if bleeding gums is accompanied by bad breath, it is necessary to consider the possible risks, because in some cases to prolong, bleeding gums that cause bad breath can progress in the following direction. negative direction, causing the roots to weaken and fall out.

Bleeding gums is a common oral disease, mainly caused by improper oral care. Although it is not a dangerous disease, if it is subjective, it will cause discomfort in daily life. Halitosis is a disease when a person's mouth emits bad breath or an unpleasant odor when speaking. Causes of bad breath such as: gingivitis, periodontitis, tonsillitis.
If bleeding gums are associated with bad breath, the possible risks should be considered. Because in some cases, for a long time, bleeding gums that cause bad breath can progress in a negative direction, causing the roots of the teeth to weaken and fall out. So what disease has bleeding gums and bad breath? Here are some diseases that can cause bleeding gums along with bad breath. Specifically:
Gingivitis: Also known as gingivitis. The disease occurs when the gums have plaque, red swelling and bleeding. Gingivitis is often the result of poor oral hygiene that causes bacteria to build up in the gums. Harmful bacteria often decompose excess plaque in between teeth, which is the cause of bad breath in patients. Gingivitis can also cause pain when chewing, slightly loose teeth due to inflamed ligaments around the teeth... Diabetes: Bad breath and bleeding gums are signs of diabetes. The reason is that the body will reduce the production of insulin (which plays a role in converting blood sugar into energy), so people with diabetes weaken the immune system, prone to dental problems. Difficulty in blood clotting causes prolonged bleeding due to high blood sugar levels. Poor oral hygiene: This is considered a common cause of bleeding gums with bad breath. If you do not properly clean your teeth, it will create conditions for bacteria to enter, damage your gums and give rise to bad odors. Tooth decay: The cause of tooth decay is due to bacteria entering, causing the process of demineralization and loss of hard tissue of the tooth. Symptoms of tooth decay are the appearance of small holes in the teeth, pain, bleeding gums, bad breath... Periodontitis: The tissues surrounding the tooth root are inflamed and swollen. The cause is bacterial infection, tooth trauma. Signs of high fever, dry lips, bleeding gums, bad breath are symptoms of acute periodontitis. Periodontitis: This is a severe infection of the gums, symptoms include pain when chewing, loose teeth, swollen gums, easy bleeding, bad breath, pus. Periodontitis if left for a long time, the roots of the teeth can be damaged leading to tooth loss or rheumatoid arthritis, respiratory diseases, stroke,... Calcium and vitamin deficiency: Calcium deficiency easily causes osteoporosis , tooth decay and risk of periodontitis. Bad breath and bleeding gums can also be caused by vitamin K deficiency in the body. Blood cancer: When bleeding gums, bad breath can be a sign of blood cancer. This case is rare, but the patient should not be subjective, because when suffering from blood cancer, white blood cells often tend to eat red blood cells, causing red blood cells to be destroyed, causing anemia and leading to death. Stress, hormonal disorders: Prolonged stress and hormonal disturbances are the causes that make you prone to bleeding gums and bad breath. This factor increases the risk of bacteria entering causing bad breath and inflammation in the gums. Side effects of drugs: Using some drugs can cause bad breath with bleeding gums. The drugs include: H1 antihistamines, antidepressants, diuretics, antibiotics, antiemetics, .. Smoking: Smoking harms the respiratory system and dental problems. The ingredients in tobacco cause damage to tooth enamel, excessive growth of tongue spines, allowing bacteria to enter, causing bad breath, bleeding gums and tooth loss.

Having bleeding gums, bad breath can be triggered by many different factors and diseases. In the case of endocrine disorders, poor oral hygiene, vitamin deficiency, etc., these symptoms can be improved by lifestyle changes, supplementing the missing substances. However, bleeding gums with bad breath due to disease, the patient needs to be treated to prevent necrosis and loss of teeth.
In case of bleeding gums with bad breath due to blood cancer and diabetes, you have to face dangerous complications or even death if you don't have the right and timely treatment. Therefore, if you have bleeding gums with bad breath and other symptoms such as abnormal weight loss, hemophilia, etc., you need to go to a medical facility for a doctor to examine, find out the cause and method. treatment to avoid dangerous complications.

Bleeding gums with bad breath if due to diabetes and blood cancer, the patient needs to go to the hospital for treatment according to a separate regimen. If due to the remaining causes, some of the following measures can be applied to treat:
Medical treatment:
Antibiotics: Used in case of infection of gum tissue and tooth roots. Scrape tartar to remove bacteria. Tooth enamel regenerates to stimulate teeth to grow and become healthy again. Polish the root of the tooth to prevent tartar build-up and aid in the removal of inflammatory bacteria. Soft tissue grafts in the nasopharynx to the affected gum area to regenerate tissue and stabilize the root. Home treatment:
Gargle with physiological saline 2 times a day to reduce harmful bacteria, limit infection and eliminate bad breath. Drink ginger and honey tea to eliminate harmful bacteria, eliminate odors caused by inflammation, soothe mucous membranes, reduce swelling and pain Clove tea helps eliminate bad breath in the oral cavity, prevent bleeding, reduce bleeding teeth and bad breath.

To stop bleeding gums with bad breath, you need to do the following prevention methods:
Clean your teeth twice a day, early in the morning and at night before going to bed. When using a toothbrush, gently and evenly brush the entire teeth to remove plaque. Change the brush every 3-4 months to avoid bacteria accumulation and gingivitis. Gargle with diluted salt water. Eat fruits and green vegetables containing vitamins C, K and A daily. Provide enough calcium for the body Rest, exercise in moderation, regulate endocrine. Give up the habit of smoking, drinking alcohol, carbonated soft drinks, coffee, ... Use dental floss to remove leftover food in between teeth. Limit the use of toothpicks to floss because toothpicks can damage gums. Dental - Jaw - Facial - Vinmec International General Hospital specializes in examining and treating all common dental problems in adults and children. The hospital has a team of qualified doctors and dentists and a system of advanced machinery to help support the examination process well and shorten the time.
Therefore, when there is any problem, you can go to the hospital to be checked for appropriate instructions from a specialist doctor. Avoiding leaving for a long time will affect the structure and aesthetics of the teeth.