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What Causes Weak Gum?
hi. i am a smoker and 22yrs old. my gums bleed when i brush my teeth and sometimes one part will bleed alot. but it always stops. when i rub my finger on my gums and smell it. it is smelly. i went to dentist before and he said i have weak gums. is it because of smoking?
Tue, 5 Aug 2014
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Bleeding gums suggests inflammation of the gums which is usually caused by many factors including improper maintenance of the oral cavity,smoking,systemic conditions being a few .
I would advice you to first stop smoking completely as it will affect the whole general health. Visit your local dentist and get your teeth cleaned and polished followed by correct post dental instructions.
Use chlorhexidine mouth wash for a while.
If the bleeding is still continuous as before or more visit a general physician and get it evaluated for any systemic conditions.
Hope this was useful.
Thanks and regards.
Read your query.
Bleeding gums suggests inflammation of the gums which is usually caused by many factors including improper maintenance of the oral cavity,smoking,systemic conditions being a few .
I would advice you to first stop smoking completely as it will affect the whole general health. Visit your local dentist and get your teeth cleaned and polished followed by correct post dental instructions.
Use chlorhexidine mouth wash for a while.
If the bleeding is still continuous as before or more visit a general physician and get it evaluated for any systemic conditions.
Hope this was useful.
Thanks and regards.
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hellooo...read thru ur query....smoking can certainly cause weak gum(gingivitis).it causes bleeding gums ....but dont worry u have to undergo scaling and then use listerine mouthwash daily...brush twice daily..flossing...main thing reduce-reduce-then stop smoking....that will heal u properly...can take nicotine chewing gums et instead of smoking...(go for counselling)...meet periodontist for scaling and better gum treatment..hope ur benefitted something by my reply...have a healthy weekend!!
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