A 34-year-old member asked:
What could cause my gums to bleed when i am brushing with hard brush?
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Dr. PAUL Christuanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 46 years experience
Gingivitis: The most likely cause is gingivitis; flossing on a daily basis is the most important step in treatment and you may need a cleaning by a dental hygeinist. Rarely gum bleeding can be caused by a coagulation problem; your primary physician can order simple blood tests to evauate that possibility if the problem persists.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
I'm 22 and my gums bleed when i brush and go white (maybe i brush too hard). What do I do?
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Dr. Lawrence Kessleranswered
Periodontics 58 years experience
See a periodontist: Bleeding gums are a sign of one or many problems. Have a periodontist evaluate you
if you are just brushing too hard with a too firm brush that would cause bleeding but so will gums that are infected and if not treated can progress to bone damage to your jaw.
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A male asked:
My gums bleed because my dentist said I am brushing too hard, how can I stop the bleeding?
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Dr. Theodore Davantzisanswered
Dentistry 42 years experience
Stop brushing hard: If your dentist has examined you and has given you a clean bill of health (meaning your teeth are clean and there is no calculus present), then the bleeding is most likely from traumatic brushing. Brushing gently and flossing will keep them clean and healthy without irritating them.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
What to do if i like to brush my gums until they bleed?
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Dr. Jonathan Engelanswered
Dentistry 41 years experience
Its up to you: only you can change this behavior. most probably you are causing irreversible damage that can lead to a cascade of other problems. You already know it is wrong, but you like it. I hate to be so blunt..but this is a behavioral issue and its all up to you.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Gums bleed when i brush every time. How to stop this?
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Dr. Scott Bobbittanswered
Dentistry 34 years experience
Brushing wrong: The most common reason i see is that people are ineffective at oral hygiene. Most don't clean the most important sites--in between the teeth. Also, when they brush, they brush the chewing surface of their teeth instead of removing the plaque from the gum line--the junction of the teeth and gums. Have a good dental check-up and have a hygienist demonstrate proper techniques.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
My gums bleed every time i brush, what causes bleeding gums and what can I do?
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Dr. Arnold Malermananswered
Orthodontics 55 years experience
Infection: Bleeding on bruising indicates gum disease. Please call your dentist for evaluation and ask if referral to a periodontist (gum specialist) is in order. Periodontist will rule out systemic causes (such as diabetes), and return your gums/bone/supporting tissues to a state of optimum health. You need professional care...Please schedule it.
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