Gum bleeding is a phenomenon that should be seriously considered. Bleeding can be caused by gum disease. Sometimes this symptom also indicates other ailments that seriously threaten a person’s life. Anyone can notice bleeding gums while brushing their teeth. Most often, the symptom appears in conjunction with redness, soreness, swelling of the gums.
With timely treatment, the disease is easily eliminated. Otherwise, the development of the inflammatory process in the tissues surrounding the teeth is possible. Such a disease is called periodontitis. Bleeding can be reduced by special observance of oral hygiene. In addition, it is useful to apply decoctions of herbs to rinse.
Bleeding gums. Causes
One of the most common causes of bleeding is gingivitis (inflammation). Gingivitis is also accompanied by redness and swelling in the gums, plaque at the roots of the teeth. There are other reasons:
1. Stomatitis (inflammation of the oral mucosa). The disease is accompanied by an unpleasant odor from the throat.
2. Pregnancy. Gum bleeding during pregnancy is a common occurrence. It is associated with the restructuring of the body of a woman preparing for motherhood.
3. The lack of vitamins and minerals in the body. This can cause increased fragility of small vessels. The process is accompanied by a deterioration in blood coagulability, and, consequently, bleeding gums.
4. Leukemia can also be the cause of the disease. Leukemia - a dangerous disease, is malignant.
5. Hemophilia. The disease is characterized by impaired coagulability, is transmitted genetically.
6. Other diseases accompanied by a decrease in blood platelet count.
7. Taking blood-thinning drugs. Such drugs include drugs "Warfarin", "Heparin."
If bleeding gums appeared, you should pay attention to other symptoms:
* Frequent nosebleeds.
* Long or too heavy menstruation.
* Weakness, fever.
Strongly do not self-medicate. It is advisable to seek help from a doctor. After all, bleeding gums can be a symptom of a serious disease that requires appropriate treatment.
First and foremost, it is recommended to visit a dentist. He will examine the oral cavity for periodontitis. If necessary, the doctor will direct the patient to donate blood for analysis and, if he considers it necessary, he will recommend visiting such specialists as a hematologist, a therapist.
Gum bleeding treatment
The therapeutic treatment of the disease depends on the cause of the onset of symptoms. You can use some folk recipes:
1.Rinse your mouth with a sage broth. The plant has a positive effect on the condition of the gums. In addition, a sage broth serves as a preventive measure against caries. To prepare the solution, you should take one tablespoon of grass and pour it with boiling water (one glass). Then cool and rinse your mouth in the morning and evening.
2. Real chamomile pharmacy. It will relieve gum inflammation. The cooking method is similar to the preparation of sage broth.
3. The use of calamus. It will help relieve the inflammatory process in the gums. Rhizomes should be cut into small pieces and chewed three times a day.
4. Gum massage. To massage the gums, as well as to clean the space between the teeth from the remnants of food and plaque, it is recommended to eat raw apples, carrots more often.
The listed recipes are more suitable for the prevention of bleeding gums. The main factor in treating the disease is the help of a qualified doctor. Compliance with all appointments of a specialist will cure the disease.