My gums bleed every single time i brush my teeth. it has been doing that for years. i'm 19 years old. is that bad? what should i do?

Start + See Dentist: 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.

Check up: Bleeding gums can be the sign of gum disease, or can be because you are brushing too hard. Most likely it is not serious if it has been going on for many years but you should have an exam.

Gingivitis: By definition, your gum is inflamed and bleeding. This condition is gingivitis. If left untreated, it may becomes anug (acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis) and may lead to periodontitis (bone and attachment loss). Gingivitis usually is not hurt or painful, but would result in bad breath (halitosis). It is easily treated by a cleaning visit to your dentist and good oral hygiene at home.