A
Look At Why Gums Bleed
When it comes
to proper oral care, most people don’t seem to have the time or the knowledge. With so much to do, and so much to keep track
of, it can be difficult to make the time.
However, making the time for proper oral care is central to being
healthy, and can help you and your body fight off gum disease.
To better
understand your mouth, lets take a look at your gums. The health of your gums can tell you a lot
about your general health. For example,
bleeding gums can be a sign of serious medical conditions like platelet
disorders and leukemia. If your gums
bleed, or you have a history of bleeding gums, then the best thing you can do
for yourself is to do some research.
Provided below is a starting point.
We will briefly review some of the causes as well as possible solutions
for your gums.
1. Force
More often
then not, the primary reasons why a person’s gums will bleed is excessive
force. This means that many people, who
think they are helping their teeth and gums, are in fact causing long-term
damage through continuous pressure.
Damaged can be caused by using toothbrushes that are not designed
properly. One of the best solutions can
be as simple as finding a better toothbrush.
2. Bleeding Disorders
Bleeding
disorders will ameliorate any problems you are currently having, as your gums
will be significantly more prone to bleed under force applied by you and your
toothbrush. In addition, this may
occasionally cause your gums to bleed while you are chewing food.
3. Vitamin K deficiency
It is also
possible that you do not have enough vitamin K.
This will cause your gums to become more sensitive, leading to increased
risk of bleeding.
4. Leukemia
In addition,
bleeding gums can be a sign of leukemia.
If you believe you may have leukemia, seek a doctor’s opinion
immediately.
Solutions
The solution
to your bleeding gum will be dependent on what is causing it. That said, there are two things you can do
which will help out in most cases. The
first is to make sure your diet is adequate.
The second is to invest in a better toothbrush. Toothbrushes like the Toof-inger Toothbrush are designed to apply very little
pressure to your gums, allowing you to care for your teeth without risking your
gums in the process.