Why do my two year old's gums always bleed while brushing? i don't feel like i'm brushing too hard, but it seems l like there is always some small amount of blood after i brush her teeth. could it be the type of toothbrush i'm using?

Is : Is it a child's toothbrush? Soft or hard bristles? I always recommend soft, rounded bristles on a toothbrush. Gentle, with just enough force to do the job. Too hard and you will irritate the gums.

Tuscan, The : Tuscan, the issue may be that your not brushing around her gums enough. If the gums are not kept clean daily, plaque builds and inflames the gums. This inflammation will bleed upon cleansing the area. If this is the case then keep up the good work. Another possibility, maybe it is a baby tooth or two erupting. If so, keep it clean. Again, in this situation, a little bleeding is good. Age two is always a good time to start regular dental visits. What a perfect opportunity to have this evaluated. Hope this is helpful, michael i. Wollock, dmd, agd fellow dentistry at suburban square 610-649-0313 www.Dentistryatsuburbansquare.Com.

1 of 3 things: At this age it could only really be one of 3 possible things: 1. Bacterial inflammation of the gum tissue called gingivitis. When brushed, will bleed. 2. Traumatic brushing: either too hard or with too hard a bristle. Use a soft bristle, and warm water to soften more before brushing. 3. Eruption of baby molars are causing the normal blood seepage that is expected with arrival into the oral cavity.

May be gingivitis: Some can cause bleeding from traumatic tooth brushing, but it's more likely the bleeding is a sign you have inflammation somewhere. Gum disease usually doesn't hurt, please go see a dentist to make sure nothing more serious is going on.

Yes: The toothbrush could be too stiff and without meaning to you could be brushing too hard. The american acacey of pediactrics usually recommends the first dentist visit at age 3 check with your pediatrician to see if there is anything obvious or if you need an earlier visit.

Too long to wait: The american dental association and the wisconsin dental association now recomends children visit their dentist 6 months after the first tooth errupts . By the child's first birthday they should be seen by their dentist. This is similar to a well baby check up. Prevention is key here. Parental involvement to healthy teeth is essential . Find out why your child's gums bleed and stay healthy.

See below: Developing tissue. If you don't floss for a while, then restart the tissue has a tendency to bleed. As you "toughen" up the gums they do this less and less. The same is true with children's gum lines. Try using a soft toothbrush to do the child's teeth. They should improve with time.