How to Treat a bleeding Gum?

Risk Factors of Bleeding Gum:

Bleeding Gum has many causes. The major risk factors of bleeding gum are the following:

1. Local inflammation or swollen gums.

2. The presence of hardened plaque also known as tartar.

3. Improper tooth brushing or if you brush your teeth less than 2 minutes.

4. If your flossing technique is incorrect or if you do not floss regularly

5. Crowded teeth.

6. If you have an overhang on fillings or crowns

7. Pregnancy

8. Immune deficiencies in HIV or organ transplant patients.

9. Depression or stress

10. Genetic disposition

11. Smoking

12. Diabetes.

Treatment Of Gum Diseases

The diagnosis or treatment of bleeding gum depends on the duration of the inflammation as well as on the response of the body to the inflammation.

Proper Tooth Brushing and Flossing

If the cause of inflammation is the dental plaque that has been present for a few weeks due to poor dental care, it can be removed easily. Proper tooth brushing twice a day and regular flossing can solve this problem within 3 to 5 days. You don’t need any complicated treatment if your plaque is not hardened.

Professional Teeth Cleaning

If the plaque on your teeth is converted into tartar, then you need to consult your dentist. In case of the presence of tartar, a deep cleaning may be required, rather than a daily dental cleaning.

Removal Of Overhang On Filling

If you have an excessive filling, it can also cause your gums to bleed. Only your dentist can remove overhang filling with small discs or burs. In some cases, a new filling or crown is required to prevent gum bleeding and other complexities in your gum lines.