My gums bleed when I brush my teeth. I'm paranoid!?
okay, earlier this week, whenever i brush my teeth, my gums (particularly in the front lower teeth) bleed a bit. it's not gushing or significantly bleeding but i do notice a small amount of blood in it.
earlier today, it was my first time to visit the dentist after more than a year. i had a general cleaning. the dentist said there was a fair amount of plaque/tartar already in my teeth which he removed.
the problem is, i'm a hypochondriac. i often fret over that my bleeding gums is caused by some malignancy or something! so just now, i brushed my teeth, there was still a small amount of blood in it.
should i expect my gums to not bleed anymore since i just came from the dentist or should i give it some time to heal? and if the dentist did see something suspicious with my gums/teeth wouldn't he have told me, right?
im panicking right now... :(
What is best toothpaste for gingivitis and bleeding gums?
What is best toothpaste out there for this? I was going to use CREST PRO HEALTH..but I read many complaints people having inside of mouth and gums peeling, blistering, sores, and burning when and long after using. Anyone had this experience with Crest Pro Health...I am scared to try or use it after reading all this bad experiences from it. What other good toothpaste is there that is medicated to help gingivitis and bleeding gums.
treatment for pregnancy gingivitis?!!PLZ HELP ME!!!?
m in my 32nd week of pregnancy n my left corner, lower gum is bleeding like hell....i went to a dentist ,she even cleaned up my teeth n said thats its kind of normal in the last trimester n the bleeding would continue for a couple of weeks....its been two weeks i have been to the dentist n still i bleed so much...m so worried about because m loosing so much blood that way n also i read somewhere that bleeding gums can be one of the reasons of preterm labour....:-((((
plz tell me what should i do, any over the counter meds that i can take....n i have been regulalrly flossing n brushing n keeping my teeth clean but somehow the bleeding doesnt seem to stop....plz help me out ... give some ideas that can help me stop the bleeding!
do I have gingivitis or wisdom teeth problem; cant see dentist.?
I was diagnosed with TMJ so i bought a mouth guard. After i wore the mouth guard I that night my four back gums where my wisdom teeth should be swelled. Im not sure if it maybe my wisdom teeth causing me so many problems or what. My gums still swell back there slightly i can feel them touching, or is it possible that the mouth guard caused my teeth to shift because i am experiencing popping of the teeth and pain no discomfort and no bleeding gums or anything. Just swelling in the back 4 corners or so i can feel. I cannot see the dentist until next month and i just dont want my teeth to fall out. Im not sure if the popping of the teeth and pain came from me biting down so hard on the mouth guard in my sleep that I may have caused them to shift and they still haven't gone back yet or if there is something wrong. I am on an antibiotic to fight off any infection. and its not like my teeth ARE LOOSE. they just pop plus i have been tongue thrusting just to make sure they are not any looser. I worry wayy too much stress is probably the cause of my TMJ so my symptoms are
1.swollen gums in the back 4 corners or maybe its just top or just bottom but i can tell one are slightly swollen and it wasnt until I wore my night guard i have all these symptoms.
( my tmj symptoms have gotten better since then its just my teeth)
2. popping of the teeth / discomfort of the teeth no gum bleeding pus foul smell or paleness or tenderness
3. headaches.
I seem to notice the teeth popping more when im done eating then it tightens back up.
last time i saw my dentist he said my teeth are very healthy they always have been.
so does it sound like wisdom teeth growing,tmj,night guard reaction or what??
please dont be negative
my sister had her wisdom teeth removed but i forget why. I think they became inpacted.
Can having gingivitis or periodontal disease give you heart problems?
I have had bleeding gums for over 4 years and my teeth are suffering. I'm pretty sure that I read somewhere that the plaque can travel through your blood stream and end up getting stuck in your veins, causing heart problems, even a heart attack. Do you think this is true? Gum disease runs in my family and I'm just terrified of the dentist. Are there any home remedies to get me through until I save up enough money to go to the dentist?
When I floss, piece of my teeth break off, I can't floss. So, I got a water pik. But they still bleed profusely. I guess I'll be a 33 year old with dentures...EEEEK!!!! Thank you for your answers!!!
Pregnancy Gingivitis? Best Mouthwash?
What is the best mouthwash to use? I saw that Peroxyl was a good one, but I'm not sure if I can use it while pregnant!! Any tips would be nice. I never had swollen or bleeding gums before I got pregnant. I went to the dentist today and didn't think to ask if any mouthwash is safe to use. I use colgate total toothpaste.
Also are all flosses the same? Right now I use flossers and not the the regular string kind. The floss on them seems kind of thin. Thanks
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Are bleeding gums really a sign of Gingivitis?
I know that bleeding gums are a sign of Gingivitis.
But, are there any other things it could related to?
Because my gums have been bleeding for quite a while now.
I don't know why it happens, but it's usually when I brush my teeth or when there is pressure on the gum.
Even a small push on the gum will make it bleed.
I've done regular visits to the dentist, but he has not mentioned anything about it.
If at all possible, could someone please tell me if this is serious and what I should do?
No, I am not currently pregnant.
And what if I don't have any floss to use?
Why is using an unprotected toothbrush like having unprotected sex?
I have been using a 'protected toothbrush' for the past 2 yrs and I haven't had a cold nor bleeding gums since. See more on 'protected toothbrushes' at maycareproducts.com.