Question 1

i was brushing my teeth this morning not ruff at all but my gums won't stop bleeding please help because my husband loves to kiss hiv risk please help?

Accepted Answer

See Dentist: Bleeding gum is a sign of periodontal disease and you should see a dentist. Blood does not cause HIV. If you do not have the HIV virus, no amount of bleeding will put your husband at risk of HIV.

Question 2

why won't my gum stop bleeding and hurting all the time?

Accepted Answer

Bacterial infection: Gum disease is a bacterial infection.  Bacteria are so small you can fit 1 million on the head of a pin and they can reproduce every 20 minutes. So they are almost impossible to reach and remove.Check with you dentist or check out perio protect on the internet as it has been shown to be better than other conventional means.  J clin dent 2012;23:48–56, .

Question 3

i went to dentist yesterday. have peronditis. did a cleaning. my upper gum has been bleeding and won't stop. is this normal? how long should this last?

Accepted Answer

: If the bleeding is significant you may want to go for evaluation if the bleeding is ongoing. Gingivitis/Peronditis increase chances of gum bleeding. If it is not much try vitamin C and good oral hygiene to reduce chances of future bleeding. Improved oral hygiene and fluoride use should help and avoid hard bristles in tooth brush. You may also want to avoid like toast hard food to avoid gum injury.

Question 4

how to stop a bleeding gum?

Accepted Answer

Brush, floss, & DDS: The most common cause of bleeding gums is the result of plaque, calculus and toxins that cause gum inflammation and tissue destruction. Daily effective brushing and flossing is the required 'maintenance' necessary to prevent gum disease. Only in the early stages, can good oral hygiene alone reverse gingivitis. See your dentist for an evaluation of cause and treatment.

Question 5

how to get my gums to stop bleeding?

Accepted Answer

See a Periodontist: See a periodontist or at least your own general dentist for a periodontal evaluation and suggested treatment.

Question 6

what can i do to stop my gums bleeding?

Accepted Answer

Determine Cause: You may have gum disease. Can't tell over the internet. Are you on anticoagulants? Those meds may also be a contributing factor. Your best bet is to have a local dentist examine you. With radiographs, s/he can advise you what the problem is and how to treat it. Failure to treat gum disease usually results in loss of the teeth.

Question 7

what can be done to stop my gums from bleeding?

Accepted Answer

Determine cause: There are many causes that contribute to your symptoms. Your gums are inflamed. Why? Hard to tell over the internet. Make an appointment with a local dentist to be evaluated. You may have periodontal problems.

Question 8

what can i do to stop my gums from bleeding so much?

Accepted Answer

See your dentist: I would first see your dentist.  He/she may be able to help you come to an answer.

Question 9

how do you stop your gums from bleeding if you get hit?

Accepted Answer

Like trauma?: If you experienced trauma to the face or mouth an are experiencing bleeding that is not stopping, you should see a dentist for a proper exam. You may have a fracture of tooth, perhaps the bone, or maybe both. Early intervention is important to ensure a good outcome. The bleeding should stop eventually unless you have serious trauma or lacerations which need to be treated by a doctor.

Question 10

can you suggest a means to get my gums to stop bleeding?

Accepted Answer

Proper Cleaning: 1) use a soft manual toothbrush.
2) place the brush where the teeth and the gum join together.
3) move the brush in circles.
4) do all teeth this way on the face side and the tongue side.
5) initially the gum may bleed because you are cleaning out an open sore, however this bleeding will stop and the tissue will now begin to heal.
6) follow up with a water pik spraying water in circles same places.

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I was brushing my teeth this morning not ruff at all but my gums won't stop bleeding please help because my husband loves to kiss hiv risk please help?

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I went to dentist yesterday. have peronditis. did a cleaning. my upper gum has been bleeding and won't stop. is this normal? how long should this last?

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