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What Causes Occasional Gum Bleeding While Brushing?

Posted on Fri, 17 Jun 2016

Question: I am facing occasional gum bleeding while brushing , gums are not swollen but still it bleeds when any sort of food get deposited. I brush twice daily and donot have much deposits in my teeth but still it bleeds when little food gets attached to teeth. I am not in any medication and only taking vitamin B12 ( with zinc) on alternate day. I am using a mild brush and himalaya mouth washer.

Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (38 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Gum Infection, most likely..

Detailed Answer:
Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern..

As per your complain that is seems that occasional gum bleeding while brushing with no swelling in the gums and not too much of deposits..

Well, the condition is still pointing towards gum infection as at times there can be more of deposits in the area of teeth that is covered under the gums and it can cause inflammation and bleeding..

Nothing to worry, consult a Dentist and get a thorough cleaning of the teeth done by a procedure known as Scaling..

-Along with it ask him/her to demonstrate proper brushing technique to you so that you can maintain better oral hygiene..
-Start doing warm saline gargles daily..
-Gargle with betadine solution by putting few drops in water.
-Massage the gums gently with your fingers by putting antiseptic oral paste over gums..
-Chew Vitamin C pellet daily as it strengthens the gums..
-Use a soft toothbrush to brush your teeth..

Any further queries are welcome..

Regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Honey Arora (59 minutes later)

Thanks Doctor for the suggestions.

I am already using a soft tooth brush and will start gargle with saline water and betadine solution.

Can you please suggest any appropriate antiseptic oral paste name ?

Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (51 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Chlorohexidine gel..

Detailed Answer:
Hi..
Welcome Back..

As per your query, you can take Chlorohexidine containing oral gel and massage it over your gums..
It is available with different brand names, so you have to check with your local pharmacy shop [medicine shop] and get as per availability..

Any further queries are welcome...

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Honey Arora (57 minutes later)

Thanks Doctor.. any particular brand for chewable vitamin tablet?

Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You can but chewable Vitamin C pellets..

Detailed Answer:
Hi..
Welcome back..

You can buy chewable vitamin C pellets and ask for the available brand at your pharmacy while you can also buy suckable tablets like LIMCEE..

Any further queries are welcome..

Regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad