Gingivitis?

Question

My gums bleed every time I brush my teeth, and sometimes in the middle of the day without anything to cause them to start bleeding. I know this is a sign of gingivitis but could it be anything else? I've been to the dentist since this started happening and he hasn't said anything...wouldn't he know I had that without me telling him my gums bled? I've been brushing more and flossing as well as using a mouth wash, but it's not getting better. It isn't getting worse either. Any ideas?

Answer 1

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I had the same problem. The bleeding is caused by an infection, if not treated early enough the infection will dig deeper into the area between the teeth and gum to the point where flossing, brushes and mouthwash literally do not reach the infected area buried deep between tooth and gum. This is why it continues to bleed even though you feel you are doing the right things.
The solution in my case was to have an operation done on my gums whereby they literally cut off some of the top of the gum, peel it back, clean the infection out then let the gum "stick" again to the tooth. It was not a pleasant operation, its usually done by a specialist (which is why your dentist has probably not said anything: he needs to refer you!) under general aneastheic. These days, though, I have heard that it can be treated through lasers.
Hope this is ok. The reality isif you do nottreat this it will only get worse over the years to the point that eventually the gums will completely detach from the teeth with obvious results!
Good luck, hope you keep a beautiful smile! :)

Answer 2

I've heard that this happens to pregnant women. You're dentist definitely should have noticed it if it was gingivitis. Are your gums swollen? Well, you should definitely mention it to your regular doctor and your dentist.

Answer 3

I'm not sure what else it could be, but I do know bleeding gums is a sign of gingivitis. You may just have overly sensitive gums. Years ago this was happening to me and my dentist said my gums were starting to recede and that if I was using any whitening toothpaste or other whitening products that could be causing it. Once I switched away from anything whitening, the problem cleared up. Try switching to just cavity fighting toothpaste or sensodyne (however you spell it) toothpaste for sensitive teeth/gums. I hope it gets better!

Answer 4

i have used a gingivities mouth wthwash before.it was prescribed by the doctor..it really worked..even now when i feel that my gums are getting red and puffy i use it one time and can tell they get better...just ask your doctor about the mouthwash..

Answer 5

When you say brushing more and flossing what does this mean? If you are not removing the plaque on the surface of your teeth with a toothbrush and in between with floss then you are not helping the problem. In order to reverse gingivitis you have to brush two to three times a day and floss EVERYDAY. If you do this without fail every day you should see improvement in about ten days. There is nothing that can substitute for some good flossing. Ask your hygienist how to do this properly. Remember plaque has to be removed from the tooth surfaces every twenty-four hours without fail or you are just keeping the infection going on. Bleeding gums means that there is inflammation and infection present. AT this stage gingivitis is reversible, when it becomes periodontitis (bone loss) then you can never reverse it, only maintain it.

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registered dental hygienist