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Gum bleeding is a clinical condition in which the gums bleed easily with only slight trauma, including teeth brushing. This is common with poor dental care and with bleeding disorders.

Dr. Keegan Duchicela reviewed this

16 year experience in family medicine

How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common it is:

Very common

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Mouth

Is Symptom of

Periodontal (gum) disease
Condition
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Is a Side Effect of

Isotretinoin

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Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Bleeding gums
Chlorhexidine gluconate
3
4 reviews
Tranexamic acid
2.7
6 reviews
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2.5
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