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Bleeding gums - gums are essential tissues that support and protect teeth. In certain cases, age, gums lose their tonicity, leaving the way open is weaken bacteria and infections that lead to inflammation and bleeding them. Persistent gingival bleeding is a serious condition that may indicate certain diseases such as leukemia.


Bleeding gums - Signs, symptoms and causes

- Gingival bleeding is encountered both in children, adults and elders. But bleeding is observed in adults. Some causes are Igen poor oral cavities, excessive brushing teeth and gigivita certain diseases like leukemia, bacterial infection, viral or fungal infections and certain food / liquid acid.
Other causes:

mouth ulcers

Injuries caused by blows or chemicals, beverages, tooth whitening solutions the drugs.

Renal, hepatic arterial disease.

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Symptoms:

Inflamed gums red.

Blood around the gums

Bad breath

Withdrawal of the tooth gums

Pain and tenderness of the gums

Bleeding gums - Treatment

The best method of treating bleeding gums is prevention. It is very important to avoid certain foods sour, acidic beverages, hot, candy, etc. Avoid excessive brushing, use soft bristled toothbrush. A healthy diet that includes vitamin supplementation.
To stop bleeding gums can apply light compression or application of ice and / or cold beverages. It is important to avoid bleeding during brushing teeth with toothbrush but instead to rinse your mouth with a warm solution of water and salt. Avoid aspirin and tobacco. Periodic visits to the dentist.