Bleeding gums
Traces of blood in the strong bite of the apple? Reddish foam toothpaste after brushing? These are clear
signs of gingival inflammation. Sometimes the gums are also swollen, reddish, or changed so sensitive
that the brushing hurts.
The most common cause of bleeding gums is the inflammation of the gums (gingivitis) and tooth-
supporting structures (periodontal disease). To the attachment apparatus next to the gums are the root
or the jaw bone.
Gum disease can also be caused by hormonal changes (eg pregnancy), diabetes or thyroid problems
arise.
Oral hygiene is important
When you brush your teeth do not carefully and regularly, the bacteria multiply in the mouth. They
excrete increased amounts of metabolites such as acids and toxins. Particularly difficult to access
Pockets are a paradise for bacteria. The bacterial toxins (endotoxins) attack the gums and there is an
acute inflammation. The gums (gingiva) is colored red, swollen, bleeding at the slightest touch and
painful.Now you can create a vicious circle. As the gums when brushing your teeth hurts greatly, some
people forgo dental hygiene. They fear this would further strengthen the disease. But this assumption is
wrong!
Without good oral hygiene, bacteria proliferate even more and further irritate the gums. With the time
comes so out of gingivitis to periodontitis. The inflamed gums retreats ever further, and the bone can be
removed - at the end of the threatened loss of teeth.
The dentist
If you experience bleeding gums or hurts the gums when brushing your teeth, you should consult your
dentist. It begins with a thorough examination of the gums. With a special measuring instrument is the
depth of gum pockets are measured and recorded the bleeding, swellings or gum recession.On the basis
of radiographs can assess the condition of the jaw bone. This is followed by a targeted treatment of the
gums where the Entzüngsursache is eliminated. Among other things the inflamed tissue from the deeper
periodontal pockets is removed.
Properly clean
Brushing is important, but improper brushing can damage teeth and gums. Very hard toothbrushes can
irritate the gums mechanically. Also a wrong brushing technique has consequences, because mere scrub
violated the thin fabric.
Find out when your dentist cleaned using a suitable cleaning technique in which the best teeth and
gums is spared the maximum. Use a soft brush with rounded bristles and rotate them regularly for
about three months.Alternatively, you can switch from a manual toothbrush, an electric brush. Practice
but not too much pressure, but pressure-free, run the brush over the teeth and gums. Many electrical
Brush stop the cleaning motion when the pressure is on the teeth too big.
Tips for Bleeding gums
* Go to the dentist more often if you have bleeding gums. This applies even if the symptoms subside
after some time.
* Rinse your mouth with lukewarm chamomile or sage tea that inhibits inflammation, ranges but not the
sole rinse to combat chronic or acute inflammation of the gums.
* Also Myrrh tincture (pharmacy) has anti-inflammatory.
* Avoid spicy foods that irritate the gums also.
* Use a soft toothbrush, brush thoroughly, but do not scrub it, you can demonstrate in the dental
practice, a gentle brushing technique.
* Also in the care of the spaces between the teeth is caution - misapplied dental floss or interdental
brushes can injure the gums.
It's best to let it not come to that. Regular dental hygiene can prevent bleeding gums and inflammation.
Regular dental visits for the control and treatment of the gums not only prevent tooth decay, gum
disease but also before.