Why do teeth bleed easily?

Teeth are the part of the body that we care about the most, because teeth can reflect a person's appearance and health level. A healthy set of teeth can make us feel comfortable in our diet and life, but teeth are also the part that is prone to problems. For example, many people have experienced symptoms of bleeding teeth. So, what causes bleeding teeth?

1. Bleeding gums (bleeding teeth) is one of the common symptoms in dentistry. Generally speaking, bleeding gums are common in the early stages of periodontal disease - gingivitis. There are many reasons for bleeding gums. In addition to simple local oral problems, it may also be a manifestation of oral lesions of other systemic diseases. It can also occur with other diseases throughout the body and may indicate diseases of other systems, such as leukemia, exposure to radiation, autoimmune diseases, etc.

2. Bleeding gums are common in the early stage of periodontal disease - gingivitis. When bacteria form plaque on the surface of the oral cavity, if it is not removed in time, the plaque may mineralize and form calculus on the tooth surface and above the gum line. This harder tartar has a continuous irritating effect on the gums. When normal gums are stimulated by inflammation, the capillaries in the gums increase, they become congested, and the gums darken or turn bright red. Once stimulated, the gums are prone to bleed. This is the reason for bleeding gums. Since gingivitis is an early stage of periodontal disease, the symptoms are reversible if its development is controlled in time. Therefore, regular cleaning (teeth washing) to remove tartar and relieve gum inflammation can help gingivitis heal.

3. In periodontitis, not only does the gums bleed, but the periodontal tissues are irreversibly damaged and even the teeth become loose. Even if regular cleaning (scaling) cannot completely restore the lesions, scaling and other periodontal treatments or periodontal surgery may be needed to effectively control the disease.

4. Gingival bleeding does not only occur in oral diseases. Systemic diseases are also the main causes of gingival bleeding that cannot be ignored, such as scurvy, leukemia, hemophilia, thrombocytopenic purpura, aplastic pelvic hemorrhage, diabetes, thyroid dysfunction, cirrhosis, hypersplenism, late-stage nephritis, etc.