Question 1

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

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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 2

how to stop a bleeding gum?

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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 3

how to get my gums to stop bleeding?

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

Question 4

what can i do to stop my gums bleeding?

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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 5

what can be done to stop my gums from bleeding?

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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 6

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

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

Question 7

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

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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.

Question 8

i've been bleeding in my gum for sometime now. what should i do to stop it?

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Plaque the problem: Usually bleeding gums are from an accumulation of plaque and tartar on the teeth and around/below the gumline. Plaque is composed of bacteria that normally live in the mouth. These bacteria grow on the surfaces of the teeth and form a film called plaque. The film needs to be disrupted every 12 hrs by brushing/flossing. See a dentist, have a good cleaning and your gums will likely recover fine.G/l!

Question 9

what are techniques to make my gum 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.

Question 10

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, .

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