Could you answer if it is bad if my gums bleed when i brush my teeth?

Yes: Bleeding gums are a sign of gingival infection. Healthy gums do not bleed. If you notice that you gums are bleeding the first thing to do is see a dentist about this. Gingivitis, bleeding gums, can progress to periodontitis which is where the bony support of the teeth is lost. Periodontal disease is that major cause of tooth loss in adults. So see a dentist asap.

Dr Coleman agreed

It is bad!: Gums only bleed if there is an inflammatory response by the tissue usually to an infection. Please see your dentist as soon as possible.

Dr Raman and another doctor agreed

Signal: With 1 major exception bleeding is a sign of a problem. In the case of bleeding gums your body is telling you that your gums are infected. The extent of the damage will have to be assessed by your general dentist. Depending on the progress of the disease, your dentist may feel it prudent to refer you to a gum specialist, a periodontist. Go now, don't wait.

Dr Bobbitt and another doctor agreed

Many factors: There can be a number of factors that may be involved if your gums bleed when brushing. All the way from systemic disorders, to normal conditions like pregnancy to mechanically brushing too forcefully to a certain level of gum disease. Ask your general dentist to help you which is at play in your situation, he/she is the real expert and pro in this area.

Yes: Yes...Healthy gums do not bleed.

Dr Jakavick agreed

Bleeding gums=bad: If you all of a sudden were bleeding from your eyes and all you did was lightly rub them it would be very alarming and you would seek help right away. Bleeding from your gums by something very benign like brushing your teeth is also a cause for concern. It is a sign of infection in most cases, and infections need treatment before they spread, to other teeth or even other parts of the body.

Dr Chuu agreed