Bleeding Gums
Dental health isn’t just about teeth but also your gums as well. Strong healthy gums provide teeth with great protection from harmful bacteria. Therefore, it’s also just as important that you look after your gums too!
One of the most common problems with gums is bleeding gums. When this happens, you should not ignore it because it can lead to something more serious. If you’ve identified that bleeding gums is happening excessively, understanding why and how to stop them from bleeding is important to know
Dental Plaque Build Up
Dental plaque build-up is a yellow, pale sticky substance coated with harmful bacteria that can accumulate along the gumline if you’re not brushing and flossing your teeth adequately. Plaque eventually hardens into tartar and becomes difficult to remove. This causes gum irritation and bleeding. If this continues, this can lead to an advanced stage of gum disease, also known as periodontitis, a severe form that can impact the underlying jaw and tissues that connect to your teeth and gums.
How You Brush Your Teeth
Brushing your teeth twice a day is, of course, very important, but if you are still not getting the best results, it just means that something is wrong with your brushing technique. Always make sure you’re using a soft-bristle or electric toothbrush and press the bristles gently against your teeth with a small amount of pressure.
Therefore, follow this correct technique: rotate your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle so that the bristles are placed against your teeth and gums, and gently brush in a circular motion. Too much pressure can cause the bristles on your toothbrush to become damaged.