How to fix your bleeding gums?

How to fix your bleeding gums?

Alarmingly, as per new statistics, too many of us are willing to overlook bleeding gums. Almost one in five (19%) immediately stop brushing the bleeding area and nearly one in ten (8%) stop brushing all together. A little more than one in five (21%) take the decision to book a dental appointment and more than one in four (28%) just discount the problem altogether. (Arnold, 2019)

Bleeding gums are one of the first red flags of a gum disease and therefore there is something that needs to change in our oral health routine. Here are a few ways to fix this...

Using interdental brushes

Using interdental brushes is a key component of a good oral health. This is vital because a toothbrush cannot get in between your teeth the way interdental brushes or floss can. It's significant to get into these areas where a toothbrush cannot reach, otherwise plaque pocket formation can potentially cause problems for your gums.

Brushing twice is surely wise!

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This is a priority on the list for a reason. Brushing your teeth twice a day for roughly two minute, with a fluoride toothpaste is vital for your oral health. This not only helps to protect against unhealthy gums but also against extreme illness.

If you are looking for healthy gums, brush last thing at night and at one other time during the day, using an electric toothbrush.

It is equally crucial to spit out the excess toothpaste after brushing. This makes sure that our teeth have that extra protection.

Knock your dentist's door

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When something goes wrong with your heart, you go a cardiologist. When something goes wrong with your brain, you go to a neurologist. In fact, when something slightly goes wrong with your car, you run to a mechanic. Then why not rush to your dentist when your oral health goes for a toss? Your dentist is the best port of call for any oral health issues but unfortunately, this port of call is highly ignored.

Healthy diet and lifestyle

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A healthy diet is important for your mouth to function adequately. It is important to note that there are labels which say 'no added sugar'. This does not necessarily mean that the product you are consuming is sugar-free. It primarily means that no extra sugar has been added. Lifestyle factors such as smoking and drinking alcohol can harm your oral health. Those who are addicted to smoking are more likely to have gum diseases. This is because such habits cause a lack of oxygen in the bloodstream, so the infected gums don't get the chance to heal.

Expressing experience by Dr Vandil:

'There are a few things I would like to highlight when it comes to fixing bleeding gums:

• In recent years, studies have linked gum health to a reduced risk of heart disease, so the benefits go beyond our gum health.
• In fact, living in a constant state of stress and anxiety compromise your immune system and break the soft tissues in your mouth. This, further reduces the healing process for bleeding gums.
• If your teeth aren't properly aligned you may develop "bite disease," which is yet another possible cause of bleeding gums.
• Lastly, smoking and vaping habits have increased among the youth and this has led to an increase in sensitive, diseased and bleeding gums by highly compromising on oral health.'