hey everyone have you ever noticed bleeding gums while you brush your teeth this blood indicates you're probably doing something wrong let us look at 10 common causes of gum bleeding the accumulation of plaque usually caused due to poor oral hygiene causes inflammation of the gums which is also called gingivitis this is the top cause of gum bleeding if this plaque is undisturbed for a prolonged duration of time it slowly starts to calcify causing damage to the gums and the adjacent teeth this condition is called periodontitis this is an infection of the periodontium which may be
accompanied by gum boils which can discharge pus the gums bleed on the slightest touch due to severe inflammation this damage could be irreversible so pay attention to your oral hygiene using a worn out toothbrush can traumatize your gums so remember to change your toothbrush every three to four months certain medications can cause the gums to bleed due to inflammation nsaids anti-platelet drugs blood thinners and anticoagulant medicines may be responsible for the gum bleeding do not stop any medication bring it to the notice of your doctor who will decide if any alterations can be made a
poor diet may lead to deficiency diseases of which the most commonly associated with bleeding gums is scurvy or vitamin c deficiency it causes redness and swelling of the gums accompanied by bleeding at the slightest touch it eventually causes the teeth to get loose and they may also fall out deficiency of vitamin k can cause failure to clot so make sure you're eating a balanced diet use of ill-fitting appliances such as retainers or orthodontic plates removable partial dentures or complete dentures all may lead to repeated damage to the gums which can result in bleeding flossing is
a very important however improper use of dental floss can cause more damage by hurting your gums pregnancy is a condition where there are lots of hormonal changes in the body this may lead to inflammation of the gums which can result in bleeding it is important to maintain good oral hygiene throughout that is before during and after the pregnancy trauma or hurting the gums and teeth can also cause bleeding an accident a blow to the head eating something extremely hard or forceful brushing could cause dental trauma the last cause we will look at is bleeding disorders
conditions such as hemophilia and other platelet disorders affect the clotting mechanism of blood which predisposes the affected individuals to bleeding gums another condition is leukemia or blood cancer which also has adverse effects i hope this video helps you figure out what you've been doing wrong don't forget to like this video and subscribe to our channel
