Every time I brush my teeth, I can taste a bloody flavor in my mouth, which makes me feel nauseous. This is a problem that many people with gum bleeding face. Little do they know that unhealthy teeth and gums not only affect our appetite but also harm our health. Experts provide you with the most comprehensive answers.
【Causes of Gum Bleeding】
Cause 1:
The causes of gum bleeding are numerous and can generally be divided into local and systemic causes.
Gum bleeding caused by local factors is common in patients with gingivitis or periodontitis. In addition, gum hypertrophy can also cause local gum bleeding.
Cause 2:
Between the edge of the gums and the teeth, there is a shallow groove called the gingival sulcus. When the oral cavity is not clean, the gingival sulcus can accumulate a lot of decomposed, soft, and sticky food residues, mixed with a large number of bacteria, forming soft dental plaque. Over time, with the deposition of minerals separated from saliva, the soft dental plaque will become hard dental calculus. These soft dental plaques and hard dental calculi constantly stimulate the gums, and with the continuous invasion of bacteria, it will cause inflammation of the gums, manifested as red and swollen gums, gingival margin ulceration, and any slight touch can cause bleeding.
Cause 3:
In addition to gingivitis (or periodontitis) causing local gum bleeding, gum hypertrophy can also cause local gum bleeding. Some young people have enlarged gums due to poor oral hygiene, and pressing the gums with fingers feels soft. This kind of hypertrophic gums can cover 1/3 to 1/2 of the tooth surface, which can trap dental plaques and dental calculi under the hypertrophic gums, leading to frequent gum bleeding. Taking medications for epilepsy treatment can also cause gum hypertrophy.
Cause 4:
Some people like to use large hard-bristle toothbrushes, especially horizontal brushing, which can easily cause local bleeding. Improper use of toothpicks, ill-fitting dentures, sharp stimulation of cavities, and hard food residues stuck in the teeth can also cause local gum bleeding.
Cause 5:
Under the same conditions, people who lack vitamin C for a long time have increased fragility and permeability of the capillaries of the gum tissue, making them more prone to gum bleeding after encountering the above-mentioned stimuli. Eating more vegetables can increase the intake of vitamin C.
Cause 6:
In some cases, gum bleeding is caused by systemic diseases. This type of gum bleeding is often a signal of systemic diseases, such as hemophilia, bleeding purpura, thrombocytopenia, etc. In addition, some late-stage systemic diseases can cause impaired coagulation function or severe anemia, leading to gum bleeding, such as cirrhosis, splenomegaly, post-nephritis, disseminated lupus erythematosus, etc. Gum bleeding is also a prominent symptom of scurvy.
【What to Do for Gum Bleeding】
1. Dietary Therapy
For many people, gum bleeding is due to a lack of nutrients, mainly vitamin C. Supplementing vitamin C can effectively prevent bleeding and have an antioxidant effect. You can drink lemon water or eat more oranges, use toothpaste with vitamin C, or eat vitamin C tablets with vinegar.
2. Blame It on Dental Calculus. Regular Dental Cleaning
During the long-term use of teeth, due to the stimulation of food and dental plaque, many hard dental calculi will be formed in the gaps between teeth and on the enamel surface, which will stimulate the periodontal tissues. Over time, it will cause gum bleeding. The solution is to regularly go for dental cleaning or use mouthwash more often.
3. Gum Inflammation, or even Periodontitis. Anti-inflammatory Treatment
Being "on fire," including inflammation of the gum tissue, will cause gum inflammation to a certain extent, leading to gum bleeding. If this is the case, it is necessary to promptly receive anti-inflammatory treatment or go to the hospital.
4. Tooth Decay
Bad teeth, or tooth decay, can cause gum damage due to the unevenness of the tooth surface and tooth loosening, and even invade the surrounding teeth and gum tissue. Therefore, it is best to go to the hospital to have tooth decay treated.
5. Caused by Serious Illness. Go to the Hospital
Some hematologic diseases can also cause unexplained bleeding in the whole body, and gum bleeding is just one aspect of it. A decrease in platelets and abnormalities in blood cells can cause gum bleeding. In general, it is best to go to the hospital for a comprehensive examination if gum bleeding is accompanied by bleeding in other parts of the body.
【Precautions for Gum Bleeding】
1. Try not to drink milk before going to bed:
Milk is a relatively viscous food. If you drink milk before going to bed, it will remain in the oral cavity and become an excellent breeding ground for bacteria. For people with a hot constitution, it is advisable to eat less foods that are prone to getting "hot," such as dog meat and mutton.
2. Develop good brushing habits:
It is best to brush your teeth after every meal. If it is not possible, you can rinse your mouth.
3. Develop a good routine:
Ensure the body's nutritional needs, enhance resistance, eat more vegetables rich in fiber, such as spinach and celery. Or eat more coarse grains, such as legumes, cornmeal, peanuts, etc. All of these are beneficial for preventing gum bleeding. Eat less excessively refined foods. These foods tend to adhere to the teeth and are not conducive to dental health.
Treatment for gum bleeding should be selected according to the comprehensive condition of each patient's teeth. Patients should go to a regular dental hospital where the equipment, experts, and service are the best, in order to maximize the effectiveness of the treatment. Treatment for gum bleeding in an irregular dental hospital often yields poor results and may waste money in the end.
