All Coast Dental

Friday, November 3, 2017

Causes of Bleeding Gums

Do you taste iron after you’ve chewed something tough or sticky? Do you see blood when you spit? These problems, caused by gingivitis, affect a lot of people, but they should not be accepted as normal. Gingivitis indicates health problems which could become more serious if they are not addressed.


Gingivitis is the result of acids produced by bacteria when they feed. Bacteria are present in a healthy mouth, but problems arise when they grow out of control. This can occur if there is a large amount of sugar available to them. The acids stick to plaque, the sticky substance on the outside of teeth which hardens into tartar. Trapped acid irritates the surrounding gum tissue, causing it to swell and turn red and making it bleed easily.


Most patients can combat gingivitis by brushing their teeth more regularly, although it is important that they do so for two full minutes during each session and that they only use soft-bristled toothbrushes (hard-bristled toothbrushes cause bruising). But patients cannot clean under their gum lines and require deep cleanings from professional dentists and hygienists to remove plaque on this level. Pregnant women are particularly vulnerable to gingivitis and should be especially sure to keep regular appointments.


Drs. Julie and Joseph Boulos operate All Coast Dental at 2180 Garnet Ave, Suite 1-K, Pacific Beach, California, 92109. To schedule an appointment, call 858-270-4904 or visit AllCoastDental.net and fill out a contact sheet.


 

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