Causes of bleeding gums:

• Hard Brushing

• If you brush rigorously, you may have bleeding of the gums. The gums' bleeding occurs when you use a toothbrush with stiff bristles. You should use a toothbrush with soft bristles
• If you floss roughly, you may be subject to bleeding. You should be selective and try to get a good toothbrush.



• Gingivitis

• If you have bleeding of the gums, it could be gingivitis, and if the condition exceeds, it may transform into an advanced stage of the ailment called periodontitis. This will damage the soft tissue. If left untreated, it will destroy the bone supporting the teeth.
• Note that the gum ailment starts with plaque build-up.



• Other medical conditions

• If you consume certain medications like blood thinners, birth control pills, NSAIDs, and drugs related to blood pressure, your gums could be prone to bleeding. If you have a vitamin deficiency or disorders related to bleeding, you can be subject to bleeding of the gums.



• Oral appliances

• If your mouth guards or dentures are not properly fit, you will feel gum irritation and bleeding. The condition will happen because of the tight fitting of the oral appliances. You can visit the dentist to create a new device that fits properly.

Treatment options includes:

• Improved oral hygiene at home.
• Antibiotics.
• Tooth scaling and root planing (deep dental cleaning).
• Osseous surgery (to reduce the size of the pockets around your teeth).
• Laser periodontal surgery (LANAP).

If you have bleeding gums but you don’t have gum disease, dentist will need to find out why your gums are bleeding. We may recommend testing to determine if you have diabetes, blood-clotting disorders, vitamin deficiencies or other underlying health conditions. Once you receive a diagnosis, we will recommend appropriate treatment.