When i brush my teeth my gums bleed.?!

Could be a number of things, ranging from gum disease, which is easily treated, or just that you are using the wrong kind of toothbrush. Maybe buy one with softer bristles, and get yoursome some chlorexadine mouth wash at the same time, just in case. Either way its not a bad idea to use mouthwash as it will be better for you gums and teeth.
If it gets no better after a couple of days have a word with your dentist.
Good luck. Health Question & Answer

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I had this problem a couple of years ago. I was told it was due to gum disease. I was told to do 3 things:

* Brush the gums vigorously. In the short term this increased the bleeding, but once the gums got better, it kept them free from infection.It was suggested that an electric toothbrush might help
* I had some sessions with a hygienist who cleaned my teeth far more effectively than I could.
* Use a mouthwash regularly.

But you should check with your dentist in case the problem you have might not be exactly the same as the one I had.Health Question & Answer

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It could be a sign of gum disease and is a very common problem for smokers.
I don't smoke and sometimes I get this too but not as severe as yours by the sounds of it.
Keep brushing even when it bleeds, it's what your gums need.

If you think it's getting worse or that you're getting Gingivitis (a gum disease that causes inflammation of the gums), then see your dentist because it needs treating.Health Question & Answer

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Flossing will help reduce the bleeding and do a warm salt water rinse.. Going to the dentist every 6 months will help too.Depending on the last time you were at the dentist, you may want to give them a call so they can check out your gums to make sure you dont have something called periodontal disease. Have the dentist look to see whats going on..Health Question & Answer

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you need to floss. I had the same problem. There is plaque beneath and on the aide of your teeth and when it builds up it causes irritation. I started flossing daily especially the back ones and I barely bleed anymore. Flossing is a miracle workerHealth Question & Answer

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it could be a sign of gum disease.it could just be that your toothbrush is too hard.my gums were bleeding the other day. went to the dentist and i've got an infection. just got some antibiotics.best thing to do is to visit your dentist and they'll be able to tell you if anything is wrong. Health Question & Answer

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When your gums bleed it is a sign that you are not brushing your teeth correctly as it is a build up of plaque. When you go to the dentist and they clean your teeth do they bleed.? If yes then you defo need to brush more.Health Question & Answer

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I have just been to the dentist and told him that my teeth bleed when i brush them cos he said i had to brush them harder.He told me that when they bleed its because you are brushing off the plaque.Health Question & Answer

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Keep brushing and the bleeding should stop. If it doesn't, go and see your dentist. You probably have gingivitus (gum disease) which is more and more common these days.Health Question & Answer

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Try using a softer brush and mouth wash more regularlyHealth Question & Answer

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you could be brushing too hard.?
or might be allergic to the toothpaste, thats happened to me. my gums bled.
maybe go to your doctor/dentist.?

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this is a sign of gum disease Health Question & Answer

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you have gum disease!Health Question & Answer

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