Bleeding Gums

There are number of reasons for bleeding gums. It could be caused by a sharp object like an unexpected bone in a piece of food that cuts healthy gums, or an aggressive brushing with a worn away end toothbrush but it is more likely that bleeding gums are caused by issues with the general standard of hygiene.
If there is a default of plaque control, soft tissues will become unhealthy and the first stage of the disease is called gingivitis: an inflammation of gums and the surrounding tissue.

It leads to red and swollen gingivae with blisters of blood that could burst at anytime, causing bleeding gums.
The treatment involves usually 4 steps:

• Scaling carried out by the hygienist or the dentist in order to remove the plaque and calculus present from the root or tooth surfaces.
• Medication in order to control the growth of some bacteria or reduce sensitivities caused by receding gums.
• Changing habits by educating patients on how to treat their gum disease.
• Maintenance with additional scalings and root planings if necessary.

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