Bleeding gums can be stressful and unpleasant. Many people go to their dentist north lakes complaining of gum bleeding. Blood in the mouth is a nasty surprise and often a scary one too. In this article, the Dakabin Dental team will be discussing some of the common causes of bleeding gums and touching on how you can stop your gums from bleeding.

 

Poor Dental Hygiene

Accumulation of bacteria-filled plaque around the bottom of the teeth and around the gumline can caused gums to become inflamed and bleed. This has the potential to develop into tooth decay or gum disease if left untreated. It is a common cause of gingivitis.

 

High Stress

Stress has been found to be associated with periodontal disease. The connection may relate to the way that stress reduces the effectiveness of the immune system. This can in turn make it difficult for the body to deal with gum infection. Consider changing your lifestyle to reduce stress.

 

Low levels of Vitamin C

Your immune system may also be weak due to limited Vitamin C intake or Vitamin C deficiency. The most popular food that contains Vitamin C is oranges and orange juice, but you can also take supplements to ensure you are hitting your recommended daily levels.

 

Vigorous Brushing

There’s a chance your gums are bleeding as you are brushing too vigorously. Consider changing to a brush with softer bristles or brushing more softly. Bleeding can also be caused by flossing too vigorously between the teeth.

 

Thin Blood

People who bleed easily, have thin blood due to being on blood thinners, or who have a Vitamin K deficiency all may experience bleeding of the gums more than others.

 

Underlying Health Issues

Your bleeding, swollen gums may be associated with an underlying condition, though there is no need to panic as there are many other more harmless causes for bleeding gums. Conditions which are sometimes responsible for bleeding gums include Diabetes, Leukaemia, and Thrombocytopenia.

 

Too many carbohydrates and sugar

Sugar encourages the development of plaque, which results in bleeding gums. Therefore, it may make sense to limit your intake of sugary foods and drinks. Fruit and yoghurt are healthy foods with high sugar levels to be aware of.

 

Medical prescriptions for gums bleeding

If you have a medical prescription, for example for blood thinners, then you may be prone to bleeding. Have a look at the official medical side effects of your prescribed medications or engage your doctor for dental checkup. Cigarettes are another common cause of gum bleeding.

 

Can a dentist near me help?

One sure way to help stop your bleeding is to improve your dental hygiene. This can be done by practising good dental habits at home. However, a deeper hygienic clean carried out by a dentist Kallangur is the best way to address the issue wholeheartedly. If bleeding is ever profuse you may need a dentist near me.

A Dakabin dentist can also help you to figure out the cause of your bleeding gums, provide a deep clean and soft tissue therapy, to stop your bleeding and improve your dental health. If it occurs, contact our Kallangur dental surgery Dakabin Dental today on (07) 3888 7752 or book online.

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