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What Causes Gum Bleeding?
Question: Hi
I HAD MANY CROWNS REPLACED ABOUT 3 YEARS AGO. SINCE THEN I HAVE BEEN PUT ON PLAVIZ 75MG AND HAVE BEEN TAKING KRILL FISH OIL. MY GUMS STARTED TO BLEED ABOUT A YEAR AGO AND I HAVE JUST HAD LASER SURGERY RECENTLY. I STILL HAVE, AND MAYBE MORE BLEEDING SINCE THE LASER GUM CLEANING. SHOULD I STOP THE KRILL OIL AND WAIT AND SEE IF IT STOPS, THE BLEEDING OR WHAT CAN I DO TO HELP, MY SITUATION.
I HAD MANY CROWNS REPLACED ABOUT 3 YEARS AGO. SINCE THEN I HAVE BEEN PUT ON PLAVIZ 75MG AND HAVE BEEN TAKING KRILL FISH OIL. MY GUMS STARTED TO BLEED ABOUT A YEAR AGO AND I HAVE JUST HAD LASER SURGERY RECENTLY. I STILL HAVE, AND MAYBE MORE BLEEDING SINCE THE LASER GUM CLEANING. SHOULD I STOP THE KRILL OIL AND WAIT AND SEE IF IT STOPS, THE BLEEDING OR WHAT CAN I DO TO HELP, MY SITUATION.
Brief Answer:
gum infection bloodthinner scaling
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your query. I have gone through your query.
the bleeding gums could be because of the gum infection which might be secondary to gap between the artificial tooth and normal teeth.
you have not mentioned about tab plaviz 75mg. Why you are taking these medicines?This is a blood thinner usually given in hypertensive or cardiac patients. It aggrevates or prolongs bleeding from gums following brushing or even minor trauma.
Consult a oral physician and get your teeth cleaned and maintain oral hygiene. You can use topical gum astringents like stolin R gumpaint which prevents gum bleeding.
if you do not have any medical issues like hypertension or cardiac problems then there is no need to take plaviz tablet.
do saline gargling. Rinse your mouth thoroughly soon after eating anything. I hope my answer will help you.
take care.
if any queries are there reply me back.
gum infection bloodthinner scaling
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your query. I have gone through your query.
the bleeding gums could be because of the gum infection which might be secondary to gap between the artificial tooth and normal teeth.
you have not mentioned about tab plaviz 75mg. Why you are taking these medicines?This is a blood thinner usually given in hypertensive or cardiac patients. It aggrevates or prolongs bleeding from gums following brushing or even minor trauma.
Consult a oral physician and get your teeth cleaned and maintain oral hygiene. You can use topical gum astringents like stolin R gumpaint which prevents gum bleeding.
if you do not have any medical issues like hypertension or cardiac problems then there is no need to take plaviz tablet.
do saline gargling. Rinse your mouth thoroughly soon after eating anything. I hope my answer will help you.
take care.
if any queries are there reply me back.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
AS YOU ASKED, I AM A HEART PATIENT, AND HAVE HAD 3 STENTS IMPLANTED OVER 17 YEARS. I ALSO TAKE KRILL OIL, WILL THAT INHANCE BLEEDING FROM GUMS?
Brief Answer:
krill oil, no bleeding gums.
Detailed Answer:
thanks for your valuable information. the kril oil will not cause bleeding gums. the bleeding could be because of the deposits leading to gum infection. the blood thinner (for stents and cardiac problems) what you are taking is aggravating the bleeding tendencies. get your teeth cleaned and use topical gum astringents. i hope my answer will help you. take care.
krill oil, no bleeding gums.
Detailed Answer:
thanks for your valuable information. the kril oil will not cause bleeding gums. the bleeding could be because of the deposits leading to gum infection. the blood thinner (for stents and cardiac problems) what you are taking is aggravating the bleeding tendencies. get your teeth cleaned and use topical gum astringents. i hope my answer will help you. take care.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Answered by
Dr. Mahesh Kumar T S
Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
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