Have you ever been worried by seeing traces of blood on your toothbrush or at the bottom of your mouth? Many people ignore this symptom, while this simple matter can be a warning for the health of the gums and teeth.. Bleeding gums is not just a symptom.. Sometimes it is the beginning of a long road to oral and dental problems that can be prevented with timely awareness and care. The smallest incident is easy to start It bleeds...brushing, flossing, eating or even by itself!... The gums have a thin tissue and if they are severely irritated, they play a role in inflammation and bleeding.... But if normal brushing or doing a routine and regular job leads to bleeding in this part of the mouth, it can be a sign of a problem or even a disease... Types of gum bleeding in terms of severity Bleeding gums are divided into three categories based on severity: **1... mild gum bleeding:** - Bleeding starts when the gums are irritated by brushing, flossing, or manual stimulation.... - You may only see small spots of blood on your toothbrush or floss.... - The gums may look slightly swollen or red.... - Mild gum bleeding is usually not a serious problem and can be treated by healing the oral gums and gums.. - This type of gum bleeding may occur on its own or with gentle brushing. happen.. - This type of gum bleeding can happen without any provocation.... - Severe bleeding and blood clots may make it difficult to stop the bleeding.... - The gums may be significantly swollen, red, painful and receding.... - **Severe gum surgery such as severe gum bleeding is likely to require.... Foundations:** > Don't forget that the intensity of bleeding gums has nothing to do with the type and severity of gum disease... that is, if your gums bleed a lot, it is not a very serious or dangerous problem.. But this complication can occur for other reasons as well... In the following, we mention some of the most obvious reasons... ### Gum disease or periodontitis Periodontitis is a type of gum infection... This disease is usually caused by bacteria that accumulate on the teeth and gums.. As periodontitis progresses, your bones and teeth are at risk and suffer serious damage.. Its damages include loss of gum tissue, loss of jaw bone density or even gum disease and spontaneous loss of permanent teeth.. 1... **Status Gum:** Gingivitis is the first stage of gum disease and usually It is characterized by symptoms such as gum inflammation and bleeding.... This type of gum disease progresses to the next stages of gum disease if not treated.... 2... **Mild periodontitis:** At this stage, the inflammation penetrates deeper than the tissues around the teeth and causes the loss of the support of the teeth. 4. **Severe periodontitis:** Severe periodontitis is the most serious and dangerous stage of gum disease and is characterized by the loss of a significant part of the bone and a severe loss of oral hygiene. Not brushing and flossing regularly is one of the most common causes of bleeding gums. As a result, the gums bleed easily after the slightest irritation The use of certain drugs can lead to bleeding gums. Blood thinners (such as warfarin, aspirin, and clopidogrel), antihypertensive drugs (such as beta-blockers, and diuretics), non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (such as ibuprofen, Advil, and some antihypertensive drugs) (serotonin). Your gums will not bleed. Unfortunately, one of the main bad behaviors that cause irreparable damage to the structure of the mouth and teeth is smoking and other types of tobacco.. The use of tobacco and all types of tobacco, such as hookah and tobacco, has a particularly harmful effect on the health of the gums. The main causes of bleeding gums when smoking are: - Weakening of the immune system - Decreased blood flow in the gums Gum irritation with harmful chemicals in cigarettes (such as nicotine) - Increase in body toxins - Effect on healing wounds and reducing their healing speed ### Pregnancy Pregnancy can cause many changes in women's bodies... One of these changes will be visible in the structure of the mouth and teeth and continuous bleeding of the gums... Of course, this bleeding is usually not an acute and serious problem... But considering the great importance of the health of pregnant women, it is better to consult an oral and dental specialist if this problem occurs... If the dental prosthesis is not installed correctly or, for example, the fixture of your dental implant is not placed correctly in your jawbone, your gums may become irritated and bleed. ... ### Deficiency of vitamins.... Vitamins help the body grow and repair damaged tissues.... For example, vitamin C heals wounds and strengthens your bones and teeth.... So if your body does not have enough vitamin C, you may have bleeding and swollen gums... The presence of this vitamin helps during growth, damage to the coagulation process must happen properly.... Lack of this vitamin in the diet may lead to disease. And finally bleeding gums. ### Using artificial teeth People who wear dentures and usually don't take their dentures out while sleeping may be much more prone to bleeding gums.. In addition, if you wear gel dentures, you should pay special attention to brushing and cleaning your dentures (to prevent bacteria build-up and gingivitis). Diabetics also experience high blood sugar levels, which makes the healing process more difficult for your body and may worsen gum disease.... Leukemia is another disease.. Leukemia is bleeding from various parts that can also affect the gums.. If your gums bleed when you brush your teeth and it stops on its own... no, it could be a disease, you have thrombocytopenia or hemophilia... If you have these diseases, your body may not have enough platelets to form a blood clot and this can lead to excessive bleeding in different parts of the body.. Very severe lack of vitamin C in the body... Gums If the cause of bleeding gums is due to underlying diseases or factors such as pregnancy, you cannot do much to prevent it... But if your bleeding gums are caused by problems such as lack of oral hygiene, you can easily prevent this annoying and sometimes painful condition by following a few simple tips... The relationship between malnutrition and bleeding gums... Although malnutrition affects all parts of the body, some of the first oral symptoms of this condition include swelling and bleeding gums.. you may be able to prevent further problems... bleeding gums and leukemia... Treatment of bleeding gums Considering that bleeding gums can happen for various reasons, the treatment of this complication also depends on its main cause.... But some of the following points will help to treat bleeding gums.... - Don't worry and don't be afraid of your bleeding gums.... If this happens more than 3 times, the first step is to see a dentist.... - If the dentists may prescribe antibiotics for your bleeding gums infection.... Antibiotics until the end of the course Treatment... you need gum surgery to remove deep wounds and restore damaged gum tissue.... - Gargling with lukewarm salt water (1/2 teaspoon of salt in 1 cup of warm water) can help relieve gum inflammation and reduce bleeding... - Change your toothbrush... Maybe the problem is the thickness of your toothbrush bristles... - Using a cold compress on the gums for 10 to 15 minutes several times a day can also reduce it... Reduce inflammation and relieve pain... - Scale your teeth... This method includes professional cleaning of the teeth by a dentist and cleaning the gums from under the teeth and cleaning the gums from under the gums. A diet rich in vitamins... - Quit smoking or minimize its consumption... In what situations should we go to the dentist?.. If you have frequent bleeding gums or if it takes a long time for the bleeding to stop, you should go to the dentist as soon as possible.. By doing this, if you get gum disease, you can stop the disease in the early stages.. **final summary** Bleeding gums is a common occurrence that, although it does not seem dangerous, can be caused by various factors such as poor oral hygiene, gum disease, medications, smoking, pregnancy and vitamin deficiency. While bleeding gums aren't always a cause for concern, it's important to know the cause and, if necessary, take appropriate treatment.