GINGIVAL (GUM) BLEEDING

Gingival bleeding begins with excessive accumulation of plaque in the gums. Sticky and colorless bacterial plaque called gingivitis, which occurs as a result of plaque accumulation, causes inflammation in the gums. These plaques cause bleeding over time and cause the individual to have unhealthy gums.

What are the symptoms of gum bleeding?

Gingival bleeding is most commonly noticed as blood seen during tooth brushing. In addition, some sensitivity problems will arise as different symptoms of the disease that causes gum bleeding. Tingling of the gums while consuming hot and cold drinks, feeling of pressure on the gums while chewing food, more reddish gum than its normal color and consequently swelling, prostheses causing excessive squeezing of the gums are among the main symptoms of gum bleeding.

What are the causes of bleeding gums?

• Brushing too hard
• Hormonal changes during pregnancy
• Improper flossing use
• Malocclusion (Jaw closing disorder)
• Smoking
• Infection
• Poor diet
• Use of blood thinners
• Vitamin C or Vitamin K deficiency
• Diabetes
• Heart disease

How Is Dental Gum Bleeding Treated?

Gum bleeding treatment should not be delayed in gingival bleeding. Because it is a problem that will affect your daily life. Do not postpone your dental care and dentist appointments in order to smile comfortably. Care is the first stage in gum treatments. Having said that, check with a specialist dentist. After the examination, you will be informed and transferred to appropriate treatment. Proper brushing, supplied mouthwashes and toothbrushes will provide very good steps in the treatment. It may be realized that Gingival bleeding may not be caused by teeth during the diagnosis and diagnosis phase. Treatment stages are adjusted according to the different causes that make up the disease.