Noticed Blood From Gums While Brushing. What Cure Should Be Done?

Posted on Wed, 16 Jan 2013

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Question : While brushing my teeth in the morning, I have been noticing blood coming from gums since last 1 month. This happens everyday while brushing.

Answered by Dr. Shivangi Gajwani Jain (1 hour later)

Hi XXXXXXX

Thanks for your query.

Blood during brushing is one of the initial signs of gum disease. I would suggest that you visit your dentist for scaling i.e.: a thorough clean up of teeth and gums. The bleeding should stop within a few days of scaling.

Until you can visit a dentist, you may start using a good mouthwash to improve your oral hygiene along with brushing twice daily.

Hope this answers your query.
Regards

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