A 16-year-old female asked:
My gum gets swollen and bleeds when i brush my teeth sometimes. why is that?
4 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Theodore Davantzisanswered
Dentistry 42 years experience
Inflammation: It is unknown what is the cause.. Usually bacteria caught in that area will inflame the tissue. It would be best to see a dentist in la who can examine you and advise what, if anything, should be done to correct the problem.
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A Verified Doctoranswered
Dentistry 38 years experience
Disease: Healthy gums do not bleed. Bleeding means inflammation, gingivitis or periodontal disease. Have you been to a dentist lately? Have you had your teeth cleaned recently? How often do you floss?
The answers to these questions will give the reason why your gums bleed.
Go to the dentist and have an examination and your teeth cleaned.
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Dr. John Konganswered
Dentistry 20 years experience
Periodontal disease: Swollen an bleeding gums in one of the signs of periodontal disease. The cause is accumulation of subgingival bacteria. You should contact your local dentist or periodontist for an evaluation.
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Dr. Alan Zweiganswered
Prosthodontics 47 years experience
Gum problems: You may have either peridontal disease or gingivits. See a dentist for a diagnosis and treatment.
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Last updated Oct 27, 2015
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