My gums are always bleeding recently

Many people experience bleeding gums. In fact, for some patients with oral diseases, bleeding gums is a very normal phenomenon. However, if you are attending a catering event outside, it would be a very bad situation if your friends and clients saw your bleeding gums. So, why do gums always bleed? Let’s look at the specific causes and treatments below.

Bleeding gums are a sign of gingivitis: Bleeding gums are a sign of gingivitis. Healthy gums are light pink in color, feel firm to the touch, and will not bleed when touched with a toothpick; inflamed gums are red or dark red in color, swollen on the surface, and will bleed when touched with a toothpick.

Bleeding gums can easily lead to a vicious cycle: Gum inflammation usually occurs because the teeth are not brushed clean, food remains on the gums, breeding bacteria, and the toxins produced by the bacteria irritate the gums, causing the gums to become inflamed and bleed. However, many people are afraid to brush the bleeding area when they find their gums bleeding, so the cause of the irritation and inflammation is not removed, and the dirt accumulates, aggravating the degree of inflammation and creating a vicious cycle. So the first step to deal with bleeding gums that you can do on your own is to clean your teeth thoroughly.

Dental plaque is the biggest culprit: The main culprit that causes bleeding gums is something called dental plaque. The so-called dental plaque is a mixture of bacteria and food. It is transparent or milky white and not easy to see with the naked eye. It usually gathers on the edge of the gums and in the middle of the teeth.

Home prevention measures:

Use a soft-bristled toothbrush. Brushing your gums and tongue with a soft-bristled toothbrush is good for your gums.

Brush the gum edge When brushing your teeth, do not ignore the gum edge where plaque is easily accumulated. Tilt the toothbrush at a 45-degree angle and brush from the inside to the outside. This can prevent gum inflammation.

The benefit of using two toothbrushes in rotation is that it gives the other toothbrush time to dry completely, thereby reducing the chance of bacterial growth, which is very important for the health of your teeth.

Supplement calcium for teeth. Dental osteoporosis can easily lead to gingivitis. You can eat more foods containing calcium (see the chapter on minerals in the next volume) to strengthen bones.

Using mouthwash regularly can help you remove tartar and is very helpful for dental health. It is recommended to rinse your mouth after every meal.

Quit smoking and drinking. Tobacco and alcohol will cause the loss of vitamins and minerals needed to maintain oral health. If you want to have healthy teeth, you must quit smoking and drinking.

Tongue scraping can use some soft tools to remove bacteria and toxins hidden on the tongue, which is beneficial to dental health.

Eat more raw vegetables. Raw vegetables contain a lot of fiber, which can help clean and stimulate teeth and gums to prevent gingivitis.

Use aloe vera juice to brush your teeth. Aloe vera has been proven to have many functions. Brushing your gums with aloe vera juice can reduce dental plaque in your mouth.

Removing Tartar You should go to the dentist regularly for a teeth cleaning to remove tartar and prevent gingivitis.