{"id":186,"date":"2020-03-03T18:00:47","date_gmt":"2020-03-03T18:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dolfielddental.com\/blog\/?p=186"},"modified":"2020-06-18T17:36:21","modified_gmt":"2020-06-18T17:36:21","slug":"why-are-your-gums-bleeding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dolfielddental.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/03\/why-are-your-gums-bleeding\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Are Your Gums Bleeding?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dolfielddental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_180498313__1583760600_30706.jpg\" alt=\"a toothbrush lying in the sink with blood on it\" class=\"wp-image-187\" width=\"321\" height=\"214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dolfielddental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_180498313__1583760600_30706.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.dolfielddental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_180498313__1583760600_30706-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dolfielddental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_180498313__1583760600_30706-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 321px) 100vw, 321px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Gum disease is a common, yet, harmful condition that\nattacks the soft oral tissue surrounding your teeth. As this happens, your gums\nmay become red, inflamed, and even bleed, especially when trying to brush or\nfloss your teeth. With millions of Americans suffering from some type of gum\ndisease, it is no surprise that dentists are offering periodontal therapy as a way\nto combat the issue and prevent worsening problems. Learn why it is that your\ngums are bleeding and what your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dolfielddental.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">dentist<\/a>\nsuggests you can do to take back control of your oral health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Causes Gums to Bleed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, there is not one single reason why you have bleeding\ngums. There are, in fact, several causes, some of which include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Pregnancy<\/strong>: When pregnant, your hormones\nare constantly changing, making you much more likely to develop gingivitis. Inflamed\ngums are normal during this time, but it\u2019s also a reason to be diligent about your\noral hygiene routine and maintaining your six-month dental appointments.<\/li><li><strong>Hard Brushing: <\/strong>It is possible to make\nyour gums bleed simply by brushing too hard. Using a soft-bristled brush and\nminimal pressure is all you need to thoroughly remove bacteria and food\nparticles.<\/li><li><strong>Diabetes:<\/strong> Health conditions like diabetes\nor an autoimmune disorder can cause your immune system to weaken. As a result,\nyou are more susceptible to gum disease.<\/li><li><strong>Flossing:<\/strong> If you\u2019re just starting to\nincorporate flossing into your normal routine, don\u2019t be surprised if your gums\nbegin to bleed. Over time, this will cease, however, don\u2019t underestimate the\nimportance of adding this beneficial task to your oral hygiene routine.<\/li><li><strong>Periodontitis:<\/strong>\nIf gingivitis has gone untreated, you may notice that your teeth appear to feel\nlooser and your gums are more inflamed and bleed more easily. This stage is\nknown as periodontitis, which is when the infection reaches the bone. Only with\nperiodontal therapy will you be able to halt the progression of the infection and\nattempt to restore your gum health.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Can You Do to Improve Your Oral Health?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are already suffering from gum disease, make sure to\nspeak to your dentist about the benefits of periodontal therapy. However, if you\nwant to avoid spending your time, money, and energy on frequent dental visits\nto undergo what is known as scaling and root planing, here are some things you\ncan do at home to keep your gum health in check:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Brush\nyour teeth twice daily for two minutes<\/li><li>Use\nfluoride toothpaste to protect against tooth decay and strengthen tooth enamel<\/li><li>Floss at\nleast once daily<\/li><li>Use an\nADA-approved mouthwash<\/li><li>Clean\nyour tongue with a tongue scraper or toothbrush to reduce halitosis <\/li><li>Quit\nsmoking<\/li><li>Eat a\nwell-balanced, nutrient-rich diet<\/li><li>Limit\nyour sugar and starch intake to prevent bacterial growth <\/li><li>Avoid\nchewing on hard, crunchy items, especially inanimate objects (i.e. pens,\npencils)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Taking the appropriate steps to prevent gum disease will\nallow you to live life with a beautiful, healthy smile. If you suspect you may have\nearly signs of this common condition, don\u2019t be afraid to talk to your dentist.\nIf caught early enough, you and your dentist can work together to reverse the\nsymptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Author <\/strong><br>Dr. Jacob Milner discovered his true passion for dentistry while working as an associate dentist in Hanover. Also, he found that working with patients of all ages brought him much happiness and joy. At Dolfield Dental, he and his team of experts offer a variety of prevention-based services designed to catch damage and decay in the early stages, as well as help to avoid these problems in the first place. For questions about our services, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dolfielddental.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or call <strong>(410) 902-4110<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gum disease is a common, yet, harmful condition that attacks the soft oral tissue surrounding your teeth. As this happens, your gums may become red, inflamed, and even bleed, especially when trying to brush or floss your teeth. With millions of Americans suffering from some type of gum disease, it is no surprise that dentists [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Dentist | Gum Disease | Dr. Jacob Milner<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Unsure why your gums are bleeding when you brush or floss your teeth? 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