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Bleeding gums are usually the first symptom of teeth gum infection. In many cases Gingivitis which starts the bleeding in the gums. If this is not treated in a proper way it may create much more dangerous condition which is termed as periodental disease. It is a bacterial infection which can damage the tissues in the mouth. If this is not treated in a proper dental way, it may result in teeth falling out. The main reason is the hygiene level of the teeth. Proper dental care must be taken from the childhood age in order to avoid bleeding of gums. These are cause by plaque which a layer of bacteria that gradually forms on your teeth over a period of time. Eating sugary food or drink and not cleaning your teeth often enough encourages the growth of plaque. Bleeding of gums can usually be cleared up by good dental hygiene. Regular tooth brushing and flossing after meals will remove plaque and prevent bleeding gums. Bleeding gums are quite common in pregnancy. Hormone changes weaken the connective tissue in the gums, making them softer, and the increase in blood makes bleeding more likely. Some people seem more prone to bleeding gums than others. Stress, smoking and poor diet can all be triggers, as can rough or crooked teeth. Uncontrolled diabetes and the side effects of certain drugs can also cause bleeding gums. Some people seem more prone to bleeding gums than others. Stress, smoking and poor diet can all be triggers, as can rough or crooked teeth. Uncontrolled diabetes and the side effects of certain drugs can also cause bleeding gums. There are other rare causes of bleeding gums such as vitamin C deficiency (scurvy), haemophilia, and leukaemia, but they are accompanied by other symptoms. The tooth is attached to the bone of the jaw by a fibrous ligament, the periodontal ligament. As gingivitis progresses into gum disease the fibers of this ligament become looser and a pocket forms between the tooth and the gum. In late stages of the disease the teeth may become loose or even fall out and you may develop gum abscesses. Good oral hygiene is the best way to treat and prevent bleeding gums. This means cleaning your teeth with toothpaste at least twice a day, especially last thing at night. If you find that cleaning your teeth makes your gums bleed, you may be brushing too hard. Try to avoid actually brushing the gums, which can lift them up and expose the sensitive roots underneath. Use a gentle circular brushing motion and spend two minutes doing it to remove all the plaque. Brushing only cleans the surface of your teeth; its important to clean between them too. Use dental floss or tape to remove the hidden bits of food stuck between your teeth. If you have gum disease, they are likely to bleed when you floss. However you should carry on with both brushing and flossing to get rid of the problem. Some people use mouthwash after cleaning their teeth. As well as freshening breath, it helps to dislodge any food particles still trapped in the teeth. Some
Slide 2: mouthwashes contain chlorhexidine, which is designed to treat gum infections and oral problems. Ask your dentist or hygienist for advice.
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