Gingival bleeding is among the common oral and dental health problems. Although the main cause of bleeding is determined by the examinations to be performed, gingival bleeding usually occurs due to inadequate and incorrect oral care practices. The gum tissue, which surrounds the points where the teeth are connected to the bone, is pink in people who have a healthy mouth. However, in cases where oral hygiene is not appropriate, some problems occur due to the proliferation of intraoral bacteria in the gingiva. This situation can be seen first manifested with the change in gingival color. Regional swelling, sores, and bleeding are seen in unhealthy gingiva, whose gum pinkness changes towards redness. Sometimes, even if there is no swelling and wound, there is intense bleeding during tooth brushing. Although this situation is quite unhealthy, it is a signal that informs the person of the most common symptom of gingival diseases.
What is the Sign of Persistent Gingival Bleeding?
Considering that the mouth is a door that opens out of the body, it is a predictable fact that it is very easy for various microorganisms to enter and exit this point. Especially the bacteria that are placed in the mouth are hidden between the teeth and fed with the remaining food wastes due to inadequate oral care practices. In this way, one of the first health problems caused by multiplying bacteria is gingival diseases. Wound formation, tenderness, pain, and accompanying bleeding problems in gingival tissue are seen as the most common symptoms of gingival diseases. Especially gingival bleeding is sometimes seen even if there are no other symptoms. Since people who encounter this situation do not experience a feeling of pain, they generally do not think that it requires any treatment. However, gingival bleeding requires urgent intervention, especially if it is a situation witnessed during every tooth brushing. Persistent gingival bleeding is a symptom of unhealthy gingiva and a precursor to tooth loss. When persistent gingival bleeding also occurs due to uncontrollably multiplying bacteria, bleeding may be accompanied by problems such as gingival recession, intensive inflammation seen locally, tooth sensitivity, pain during chewing, swelling, and loosening of teeth. People usually apply to the dentist after these symptoms are seen. However, when gingival bleeding occurs, the application of a doctor's examination ensures that people regain a healthy mouth without the risk of tooth loss with short-term treatment.
How to Treat Persistent Gingival Bleeding?
Persistent gingival bleeding is a problem caused primarily by the neglect of oral care practices. Therefore, conducting oral care applications more precisely will be the first step of the treatment. The most important stages of the treatment process are brushing the teeth at least 2 times a day for at least 120 seconds, selecting the toothbrush in a way that does not harm the gingiva, and cleaning by reaching all points in the mouth. These stages are the applications to eliminate the bacteria that cause bleeding in the gingiva. In addition to the fight against bacteria, in the case of persistent gingival bleeding, the primary issue that causes bleeding is determined after the examination is performed and the treatment and precautions to be taken are determined. If gingival bleeding occurs due to hygiene problems, people are directed to the use of appropriate oral care water or mouthwashes, and if there is inflammation, antibiotic treatment is applied to eliminate inflammation. In the controls to be performed by dentists, if it is determined that gingival bleeding occurs due to a vitamin or mineral deficiency, treatment is applied to increase the appropriate values. In addition, your dentist can apply for surgical interventions if necessary to end gingival bleeding. Necessary details will be shared with you in this regard, the practices that will accompany the treatment in daily life will be shared with the patients and oral health will be restored to the people.
