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How do you brush more with gingivitis when your gums already bleed if brushed more?

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Gingivitis.: Ask your dentist, but you should also be flossing your teeth daily!

Answered 8/16/2013

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See a dentist: Bleeding of the gums if almost always a direct result of residual plaque build up between the gums and the teeth. This causes inflammation which leads to bleeding. If you don't keep it clean it will always be inflammed=always bleed. If you brush it proper it may bleed the first few days but it will be less and then gone. If not see a dentist for an exam and cleaning.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Don't give up!: If your good habits at home, i.e. Brushing and flossing, don't reduce the problem, you may have more serious periodontitis rather than just gingivitis. See your dentist soon.

Answered 1/19/2014

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Dr. I. Jay Freedman answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Brush to remove germ: Your gums bleed when brushing when you have gingivitis because the plaque on your teeth is filled with bad bacteria, causing your gums to be red and inflamed! Hence the bleeding when you brush. Removing the plaque is the start to treating the disease along with a professional dental visit with possible treatment. You should the bleeding diminish after a few days of regular, appropriate brushing!

Answered 7/28/2014

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