Medical Insider – Dr. Rhodora T. Entero
Bleeding Gums: Understanding the Causes and
Unusual Oral Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore
We have a new topic today. This is all about Understanding the Causes and Unusual Oral Symptoms of Bleeding Gums.
While brushing your teeth, you might be alarmed to see blood on the sink after spitting away the toothpaste residue. Gums that bleed can indicate poor gum health and the development of gum disease.
You should investigate the causes of bleeding gums immediately instead of ignoring them entirely in order to get on top of whatever potential condition you’re dealing with.
Dental plaque buildup leading to gingivitis is usually the prime suspect for the issue. However, gum bleeding is also indicative of other diseases like vitamin deficiencies, hormone fluctuations, teeth grinding, and diabetes.
What Does It Mean When You Get Bleeding Gums?
It means something is wrong with your gums. It’s not supposed to easily bleed if it’s healthy. You need to floss pretty hard to get your gums bleeding at all, actually.
More often than not, bleeding gums is a symptom that you have gingivitis or some other similar conditions involving gum disease. However, gum bleeding can also indicate you have other oral or bodily issues.
In other words, bleeding gums can be a sign of the following conditions or bad habits: Stress, Gingivitis, Hormone changes, Vitamin deficiencies, Teeth grinding or bruxism, Excessively strong brushing or flossing, Blood-clotting disorders like hemophilia, and taking medication with bleeding side effects. (TO BE CONTINUED)