Why do gums bleed when brushing teeth?

Oral hygiene is very important to us, so brushing your teeth twice a day is a must. However, many friends are prone to bleeding gums when brushing their teeth. Generally, they don’t feel anything at this time. In fact, if your gums bleed when you brush your teeth for a long time, it is likely that there is a problem with your gums. So, what is the reason for bleeding gums when brushing your teeth?

Generally, we don't need to worry about occasional bleeding gums when brushing our teeth, but if this happens frequently, it may be caused by a lack of vitamins in your body. If you are sure that the bleeding gums are not caused by a lack of vitamins, you need to pay attention. When people talk and eat, their gums are often subjected to long-term and repeated friction. Combined with the effects of oral bacteria and the stimulation of local unclean factors such as tartar and plaque, the gums will bleed. Even over time, it may develop into periodontal disease. At this time, once bacteria pass through the swollen and ruptured capillaries, it may cause diseases of the heart and lungs, nasopharynx, head and face, as well as blood and reproductive systems.

Moreover, it is worth reminding that if gum bleeding is difficult to stop, it may be the first symptom or specific manifestation of a systemic disease. Such as leukemia, aplastic anemia, thrombocytopenic purpura and other diseases. Therefore, you should be highly vigilant about sudden and unexplained gum bleeding, and it is best to go to the hospital as soon as possible. So, how to prevent and deal with bleeding gums?

Developing good oral hygiene habits is the first step. It is recommended to develop the good habit of brushing your teeth once in the morning and before going to bed, each time for 3 minutes, and rinsing your mouth after meals. It is best to use a soft toothbrush and brush your teeth using the horizontal vibration method. That is, when brushing the upper teeth, the bristles of the toothbrush are facing upwards, and when brushing the lower teeth, the bristles of the toothbrush are facing downwards. The brush head is tilted at a 45-degree angle toward the gums, and each part is vibrated horizontally 6-8 times.

After knowing why gums bleed when brushing your teeth, in order to help more friends solve the problem of bleeding gums, it is recommended that you use dental floss to clean your teeth. This can greatly reduce the damage to the gums and reduce the possibility of bleeding gums. In addition, if the bleeding gums are caused by inflammation, you must pay attention to timely anti-inflammatory treatment.