Due to inadequate oral hygiene (too rare and incorrect brushing), bacteria in the dental plaque attack the gums and it becomes inflamed. The gums are reddened and swollen and can quickly start bleeding when brushing your teeth when using dental floss or other touches. Bleeding is a vascular reaction as a result of a defensive reaction in the organism.
Inflamed gums (gingivitis) are easily curable by thorough oral hygiene. However, if the inflammation has progressed and there is inflammation of the entire periodontium (periodontitis), this must be treated as part of dental therapy.
If you are unsure, have further questions or suffer from heavy bleeding gums, see your dentist.
The most important thing to stop or prevent bleeding gums is thorough oral hygiene. This includes:
In addition to conscientious oral care, there are a few things you can do yourself to prevent bleeding gums when brushing your teeth:
Teach your children from the very beginning what belongs to conscientious oral care and why it is so important. In this way, they can reduce the risk of caries, gingivitis and other diseases and together enjoy beautiful teeth and a healthy body.
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