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Why won't my gum stop bleeding and hurting all the time?
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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, .
Answered 12/9/2013
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Most likely...: The most likely cause of bleeding gums is poor oral hygiene which leads to gum disease. If that's the case, hopefully it's in the early stages. When was your last dental checkup and cleaning? There are other dental and medical conditions that can cause bleeding gums. See your dentist as soon as possible for a complete and thorough dental checkup.
Answered 12/10/2013
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