Does Your Gums Bleed When You Brush Your Teeth?

Hey, that could be Gingivitis. Inflammation of your gums. Better consult your doctor or dentist about that. It's not a pretty site to just laugh about it.

that means you have gum diesease and it needs to be addressed so see a dentist asap. i had the same problem but i started to floss at least once a day and many days twice a day and i brush twice a day now instead of once. also when i can afford it i buy a good dental rinse but i do not always have the money for that. also i got a good cleaning done at the dentist which i am now overdue for but cannot afford it right now.

My gums don't bleed when I brush my teeth. I pay attention the dental health because I don't like going to see the dentist. It is expensive and painful. Besides using the teeth brush, sometimes I will also use the floss and mouth wash. I think it will make my teeth and gums healthier. Perhaps you can also try it. I love China

hi veron. i think you have to change toothpaste, too. i guess it is not in the brush bristles alone. you can look for toothpaste that fights gingivitis or better, you visit your dentist and talk about your problem. so far, i don't have this kind of problem. i remember when i was younger, but not anymore now that i visit my dentist regularly.

It is extremely important to see your dentist for the care of your bleeding gums. Bleeding gums can be serious enough to lose your teeth. Usually it is important to have your teeth cleaned by the dentist at least every six months. I use Tom's of Maine brand toothpaste. I use the formula with myrrh and propolis. Here is a link on what this toothpaste looks like. I get it at my local health food store. http://www.tomsofmaine.com/products/product-detail.aspx?id=34&name=Antiplaque%20Propolis%20&%20Myrrh%20Toothpaste&s3=MzZ8MzR8MzJ8MzN8Mzl8MzU= I also like using a good mouthwash. Here is what I use for a mouthwash for keeping my mouth clean. The pro-health rinse by Crest is a good product for a mouthwash. It is gentle but very effective. Here is a link to the products: http://www.crestprohealth.com/products/pro-health-products.aspx Remember above anything, you should be running, not walking, to your dentist.

I used to have this problem, but then i went to dentist and cleaned my teeths, now it doesn't bleed at all. but you are wearing braces, it might have something to do with that. ergh.. braces. be brave, my friend.

I used to wear a brace when I was younger and just like you as soon as I had it removed a few months later my gums began to bleed when I brushed them. It wasn't until I had my check-up appointment at the dentist that he told me what was the matter. Apparently if your gums bleed when you brush it is a sign you have gum disease. I nearly cried when I was told as I always thought I took really good care of my teeth so much so infact to this day I still haven't had to have a filling or any major work on my teeth apart from the brace I mentioned earlier. My dentist referred me to a hygenist where I was shown how to properly clean my teeth using a very soft brush. Apparently the ankle at which you brush is very important and should be held at a 45 degree angle so the bristles can reach down inside the gumline. On top of this I was also instructed to floss every couple of days to ensure plaque doesn't build up too badly again. The use of mouthwash and chewing gum with Xylitol in it can also be very beneficial as this all helps to keep both gums and teeth healthy. After a discussion with my dentist I have now discovered how important it is not just to keep your teeth clean but to not neglect your gums too. Afteral if you neglect your gums and your gums deteriorate your teeth won't have anything to sit securely in. I'm not suggesting your suffereing with this but I know from personal experience it's a very common factor.

Hmmmm.... I think you're brushing too hard to make your teeth clean, right? I also suffer the same problem when I still have my bracket.I was advised by my dentist(the new one, the one who dig accidentally my front tooth!! because of that I'm having trauma seeing a dentist) not to brush hard and use soft brush and mouth wash to satisfy me. I'm O.C when it comes to my teeth. by the way you look like someone I know. Happy mylotting.

bleeding gums can be a sign of many issues going on in the body not just the mouth. The gums may bleed from pregnancy or other hormonal changes, such as menopause or taking birth control. Blood disorders can cause this as well, diabetes, insulin resistance, and several others can cause. Try first though flossing your teeth, They could just be irritated or infected from the plaque build up.

mine is not and i guess its already gingivitis. but theres really people who have sensitive gums and in your case since you said that you just had braces then that might be one of the reason why. just use soft brush and avoid brushing your gums. wait for few months and if its still the same then better consult a dentist.

When my husband got his braces removed his gums did not bleed, however some of his teeth became rotted. Which can lead to serious gum problem that can bleed. I would not hesitate to see your dentist right away. keeping your mouth healthy keeps the rest of your body healthy

Acutally I had the same probllem since my first teeth brushing,I don't have good method to combat it,but I suggest you to see the dentist and I believe they can make your gums not bleeding when you brush teeth next time,howecer the price is you need spend money since to see dentist si expensive as all we know.

Hi veronizm! I used to have braces too, then retainers right after. I had the same problem too, but it quickly remedied when I switched to a soft-bristled toothbrush. You might be using too much force I think. I really didn't have the bleeding problem too long. I think you'll have to boost your immune system as your bleeding gums may be a cause of infection. I have Vit. C tablets everyday and maybe it does help. Mouthwash may help. If it stings, you can opt to use warm water with salt :)

You had braces, but they've been recently removed? This should make flossing your teeth much easier than it was when you had the braces. If your gums are bleeding when you brush your teeth, this is not all that unusual. You probably just have gingivitis (inflammation of the gums). This is caused by an accumulation of bacteria on the teeth near the gum-line. Flossing is a habit that is well worth starting. You need to floss between all of your teeth once a day. You'll notice your gums bleed immediately after flossing for the first few days, but by a week or so, they won't (the reason being, the germs have been cleaned out and the inflammation has gone away!). My blog listed in my profile has other tips on flossing to get you on the right track! Good luck!

I used to have that problem before when i was young. In fact there was one time i went to a dentist to get clean my teeth, i tell you she had hard time cleaning as my gums easily bleed. Anyway i have learned that gargling luke warm water with salt every morning helps me get rid of that problem and i also learned as they said that if gums easily bleeds you have a gum problem, i just forgot how they called it. Anyway try the luke warm water with salt gargle. It will help and try to consult your dentist to know the problem. That shouldn't be ignored. Have a nice day!

Bleeding gums can be a medical problem. You should consult a dentist about this. It can also be the begining of a gum disease. Check it out with a dentist.

My gums bleed when I brush too hard but otherwise they don't easily bleed. I don't know what advice to give you but I think it's normal to have sensitive gums right after you took your braces off. My brother has the same problem.

Your gums probably softened up due to your braces. You could ask your dentist and he could give you something or you can get some toothpastes that are for toughening up your gum...just read the label on the box. It should say.

ya this happened with me too when i brush i get blood from my gums or in brush not much blood but enough blood to scare me

I also has this problem,you can go to the hospital.just for health.