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What could be the cause of bleeding gums and teeth sensitive?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 34-year-old male. Lately, my gums have been bleeding every time I brush, and my teeth feel extremely sensitive. I have been experiencing shooting pains, making it uncomfortable to even enjoy a cup of hot coffee. I am desperate to understand what is happening, and how to remedy i... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome back to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. You are experiencing gum disease, which is known as periodontitis. Alternatively, it could be gingivitis. Follow the below instructions: To cure it, you must visit your nearby dentist for scaling, root planing, and polishing. I... Read Full »
I am a 32-year-old male with chronic periodontitis. Does this affect my lifespan?
Query: Hi,I am a 32-year-old male, and I recently had a scaling and root planning done for mild to moderate periodontitis. It also included a laser treatment as I had bleeding gums. My gum pockets were mostly of 3 mm, and three to four teeth had pockets of 5 mm to 6 mm. I am experiencing bleeding even thou... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Do not worry, and periodontitis will not affect your lifespan though it will have the potential to cause systemic diseases. It means it is a risk factor for developing generalized health conditions. The mouth is a mirror ... Read Full »
I found brown blood in my spit before brushing in the morning. Is it normal?
Query: Hi doctor, The morning after I woke up, I spit before brushing. Today morning I found brown blood. Please let me know what the issue is. This is the first time I saw like this. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Gum bleeding and blood in morning spit indicate a gum condition called gingivitis. Gingivitis is the inflammation of the gums caused due to constant irritation by tartar or calculus (hardened yellow deposits on the tooth). Food deposits or... Read Full »
Why is my son suffering from bleeding gum, especially while brushing?
Query: Hello doctor,My son is in his 20s now. He often has bleeding while brushing. Unfortunately, he is very ignorant about this. I keep pestering him to go to a dentist, which he refuses to do. Since he had a horrible experience in the past, he is still scared and unwilling to go to the dentist. Why are ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The teeth and gums need thorough cleaning by a dentist to remove all calculus and plaque. Inflamed gums cause bleeding. The cleaning procedure is painless so motivate him to go. You can use mouthwash and warm salt water gargle twice daily to reduce inflammation. Thank... Read Full »
I have bleeding gums during and after brushing my teeth. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,I have been having bleeding gums for two weeks while brushing my teeth, and today there was bleeding a few hours later. What could this indicate? Are there any medications necessary to help? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and attachment (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). From the attachment it is noticable that there is gingival inflammation and localized periodontitis. In a particular area there is recession and inflammation of period... Read Full »
I have cuts in my gums. Is it caused by tooth cleaning?
Query: Hello doctor, I went to the dentist for a teeth-cleaning on Wednesday. On Thursday, I noticed that the floor of my mouth on the bottom right side felt sore. When I looked with a light, I noticed a couple of cuts that were kind of like paper cuts. They bleed when I brush. The pain can be managed som... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You mentioned about the bleeding of the gums after scaling. Usually, you can see bleeding gums and cut-like appearance near the border of the gingiva due to one of the following reasons. Heavy calculus deposits masks the inflamed gingiva Mild trauma may occur during... Read Full »
Why do I have pain in left molar region and bleeding gums?
Query: Hi doctor, I have extreme pain in my left molar region, and I also have swollen gums that bleed while brushing. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I had gone through your question. I can understand your concern about your bleeding gums and gingivitis. You need to keep brushing your teeth even though it bleeds. And you also need to get your teeth cleaned (oral prophylaxis). Probable causes include plaque and Calcu... Read Full »
How can I manage my gum bleeding and bad breath?
Query: Hello doctor,I suffer from bleeding gums and bad mouth odor. I brush my teeth twice every day, but I do not floss. Can you please suggest to me why this is happening? Please suggest some good toothpaste and mouthwash for me. Can you also please tell me which is better, normal floss or water floss? A... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Be assured all your healthcare records are in safe hands. I am here to guide you through your query. It is primarily due to calculus (calcified bacterial cell wall and minerals) around the teeth. I suggest you get oral prophylaxis (teeth cleaning) done first and brush u... Read Full »
My brother has gum pain after scaling. Kindly suggest medicine.
Query: Hello doctor, My younger brother aged 18 years, is having teeth bleeding from a month. So I suggested him to consult a dentist and he went for it. As no one was there to guide him about what to do, he got into a trap by some brokers and they took him to their doctor. The doctor said it is pyorrhea... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The best therapy for healing of gums after scaling is as follows: 1. Saline water mouth rinses. Take a cup of lukewarm water, put 1/4th teaspoon of salt in it and do its rinses twice a day, mandatory for two weeks. New and healthy gums grow every 14 days so they will b... Read Full »
I have bleeding gums with some changes in shape. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor,I have bleeding gums for a year or so, and it usually happens after I brush my teeth. I find a slight change in the shape of my gums. I have been taking extra oral care. Is there anything I could do to stop my gums from bleeding? And if the bleeding stops permanently, will my gums take ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The most common cause of bleeding gums is plaque and calculus deposition on teeth and gums (due to improper maintenance of oral hygiene). Only brushing and mouthwashing at home may not work since it is a little advanced stage and demands professional help (teeth clea... Read Full »