Bleeding Gums

Gingival bleeding, which usually occurs as a result of gum disorders, can also occur due to other health problems. Gingival bleeding should not be seen as a normal thing that occurs in everyone, and the cause should definitely be investigated. In cases where the cause has been determined, treatment should not be postponed.
 
Gum bleeding can occur for many reasons, such as using a hard toothbrush, brushing the teeth with too much pressure, using dental floss too hard, improper use of movable dentures, violation of the harmony of dentures with the gum. If the plaque that occurs on the gums cannot be cleaned well, it leads to inflammation and bleeding of the gums. If the necessary treatment and precautions are not taken in this case, a disease called periodontitis may occur, which can cause jawbone and tooth loss as a result of the progression of gum disease.
 
The most common symptom in patients with gum problems is bleeding gums experienced during tooth brushing. In addition, symptoms such as red-purple gum color, swollen and edematous gums, sensitivity and whining occur when consuming hot and cold food are often experienced.
 
Causes of Gingival Bleeding
» The formation of gingivitis with the failure to clean the plaque that occurs on the gum
» Insufficient attention is paid to oral care
» Improper use of toothbrush and dental floss
» Hormonal activities that change during pregnancy
» Some medications used, such as blood thinners
» Lack of certain vitamins and minerals as a result of unhealthy diet
» Diseases such as leukemia, platelet deficiency
» Stress
» Chronic diseases such as diabetes, liver and kidney failure
» Smoking
» Incompatible prosthetic use
 
In order to prevent gum bleeding, it is necessary to find the cause first. In many patients, the cause of the disease can be determined by the dentist, and if necessary, it is referred to specialist doctors. In cases of bleeding caused by lack of oral hygiene, gingival bleeding can be prevented with practices such as tartar cleaning, curettage and regular controls.