Teeth bleeding

[Eurox]

Just now I got the taste of blood in my mouth so went the bathroom and found out where my teeth meet my gums it was bleeding. Ive never had anything wrong with my teeth so does anybody know what it could be? Im always getting ulcers too if that helps.

[JustSia]

I think you mean bleeding gums.

This could be symptomatic of a couple of conditions, which might require a proper diagnosis, like blood tests. However, gingivitis is the most obvious and common answer.

In any case it is best to see your Dentist!

Avoid sugary foods/drinks. Make sure your dental care is up to scratch, this means mouth wash, flossing, that sort of thing. Improve on your diet. Plenty of vitamin C, ie vegetables, fruits, as the lack of it in your diet can also cause bleeding gums.

Oh, and it is one of the symptoms of pregnancy;)

S.

[gammaray]

It's a form of scurvy. You need to increase your intake of vitamin C

[Ethel]

Smoking makes it far worse.

[Kay]

Your dentist will suggest you brush your gums gently everyday Eurox.

[Gnisy]

I'd like to add a little something. One other possible answer is that you take a daily dose of vitamin C everyday and you skip the dose the day before you find your gums bleeding. This is known as rebound scurvy where the body is used to a daily dose of Vit C and when the dose is taken away, the body kinda succumbs to a temporary lapse of wanting. Thus, symptoms like gum bleeding surface. But all the other answers come first.

Plus, if you brush too hard or use bristtles that are too harsh on your gums, they may also bleed. Change to a softer-bristtled toothbrush. Don't worry, I've been getting it all the time since I was younger.

[simsfreq]

Lol! All these people would scare you half to death!

It's most probably nothing, my gums bleed all the time if I brush a bit vigorously or sometimes just due to eating. I see my dentist every 6 months and he assures me there is no problem, so I wouldn't worry too much. Obviously if it's bothering you, make an appointment with your dentist because stress is bad for you :D

[Kay]

simsfreg,No one is trying to scare Eurox half to death. I merely suggested brushing the gums as thats what my dentist told me to do.Our gums need massaging.I dont find that a "Scary" thing likewise the other AB'r suggestions:-)

[JKennair]

Hi Eurox, it is NOT likely to be Scurvy so don't worry to much about that. What is important is that any ulcers you get should heal within three weeks maximum. I do think you should attend the dentist by the way. The most likely cause is marginal gingivitis (gum disease) or more advanced periodontal disease. It is caused principally by plaque accumulation around the gum margin followed by your body's immune response to try and remove it (it can't) so the gums may become swollen, red/inflammed and very often bleed. Its important to note that you should continue brushing your teeth as normal also brushing into the gum margin, bleeding may continue, but don't worry if you have a mild gum problem it should settle down. Id also advise you buy some CORSODYL mouthwash (active ingredient chlorhexidine) as this will also help. In any case go to your dentist

Hope this helps