Why do gums bleed when touched? Three major problems to warn you

Although teeth are the strongest organs in the body, they can also have many problems, such as bleeding gums, periodontitis, dental tumors, etc., which are easier to solve. But some bleeding symptoms are not caused by dental disease. So any problems with your body should be taken seriously.

There are many reasons why gums bleed when touched, which can be divided into three major aspects. On the one hand, it is caused by local oral factors, such as gingivitis, gingival tumors, etc. On the other hand, there is gingival bleeding due to systemic diseases, such as anemia, leukemia, hemophilia, etc. Secondly, women are also prone to such problems during special periods.

Gingival bleeding is most commonly caused by local oral factors. It is mostly due to unclean oral cavity, which causes food residues, plaque and tartar to accumulate around the teeth. Various bacteria in the oral cavity multiply in large numbers, leading to gingivitis and bleeding gums, and patients often have bad breath. In addition, other gum diseases such as gingival tumors can also cause bleeding due to the abnormally rich blood vessels and the tumors can rupture due to friction when chewing. Other factors such as incorrect brushing methods, residual roots (rotten tooth roots), residual crowns, poorly made braces, poor fillings, etc., which may cause gum bleeding due to sharp edges stimulating swollen and inflamed gums. You can wash your teeth. After teeth cleaning and solving problems such as tartar, the gums can return to health and the problem of bleeding gums can be solved at the same time.

Gingival bleeding caused by systemic factors usually has a large amount of bleeding, is often widespread spontaneous bleeding, and cannot stop on its own. There are no obvious local irritants in the oral cavity, and the oral mucosa and gums may have varying degrees of color abnormalities and characteristic organic changes. In addition, there may be obvious systemic symptoms, such as weakness, fever, hepatosplenomegaly, generalized lymphadenopathy, loss of appetite, and progressive systemic functional failure.

Some women experience bleeding gums during menstruation and pregnancy. Spontaneous bleeding may occur, and the gums may also feel itchy, swollen, and painful. This is because they usually have mild gingivitis, and when the estrogen level in the body increases, the symptoms of gingival inflammation and bleeding become more severe.