Help! My Gums are Bleeding!

If you’ve enjoyed great dental health and suddenly see blood when you rinse and spit out your toothpaste, and after inspection you see that your gum line is bleeding, and this can be quite alarming.

In this week’s blog, we’ll cover some possible causes of your bleeding gums, and what you can do about it. Crosby Family Dental is dedicated to the dental health of our patients. We hope this information proves helpful to you. Here are some of the leading causes of bleeding gums, and what you can do about it.

GINGIVITIS

• When you’ve let plaque build up at your gum line, your gums can get irritated and bleed.
• Gingivitis is the inflammation of the gums, and while your gums may bleed, it is not painful.
• Don’t the lack of pain trick you into thinking it’s ok to let the bleeding slide.
• The remedy for gingivitis is a good dental cleaning and regular flossing.
• It’s also a good idea to rinse with salt water daily until you can see a dentist to minimize the threat of infection taking hold.

HORMONE CHANGES IN WOMEN

• When a woman goes through hormone changes bleeding gums can occur.
• Estrogen levels affect the amount of moisture in the mouth and drier months are more prone to bleeding gums.
• These hormone changes take place during pregnancy and menopause.
• Make sure not to skip a dental cleaning, and be very strict about your brushing and flossing regimen.
• If the amount of bleeding concerns you, call your dentist for an appointment between cleanings.

Call Crosby Family Dental today for an appointment to keep your gums healthy!

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