Dr. Kami Hoss continues with his series of blogs that aim to help his readers know more about dental health. In today’s discussion, he shares his wisdom on one of the common dental problems out there: bleeding gums.
What causes bleeding gums?
1. Improper brushing
A lot of people, even those who brush regularly, still maintain poor brushing habits in that they place too much pressure on their teeth when they brush. Perhaps, thinking that they are being more thorough in the way that they clean their teeth, they press on too hard, which causes their gums to give in to the strain and then bleed. Dr. Kami Hoss adds that this becomes even worse when worn-out toothbrushes are used, because these tend to be shaped quite irregularly and can cause gum damage.
2. Improper flossing
The type of people described in the previous point are probably the same ones who also floss the wrong way. When flossing is done in excessive force, this can cause even greater damage than any toothbrush ever can. When flossing, one has to be really gentle and extremely aware of the angle by which the floss gets into to contact with the teeth and the gums.
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A lot of people, even those who brush regularly, still maintain poor brushing habits in that they place too much pressure on their teeth when they brush. Perhaps, thinking that they are being more thorough in the way that they clean their teeth, they press on too hard, which causes their gums to give in to the strain and then bleed. Dr. Kami Hoss adds that this becomes even worse when worn-out toothbrushes are used, because these tend to be shaped quite irregularly and can cause gum damage.
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The type of people described in the previous point are probably the same ones who also floss the wrong way. When flossing is done in excessive force, this can cause even greater damage than any toothbrush ever can. When flossing, one has to be really gentle and extremely aware of the angle by which the floss gets into to contact with the teeth and the gums.
3. Plaque buildup
A notorious culprit that causes gum bleeding is the buildup of plaque under the gum line. Plaque is a sticky mixture made of bacteria, mucus, and food debris, that typically builds up on the exposed parts of the teeth. While it is a major cause of tooth decay, it also causes gums to be infected, which results in bleeding.
Dr.Kami Hoss, MS, DDS, is a sought-after author, consultant, inventor, and speaker in the fields of dentistry and business. He and his wife, Dr. Nazli Keri established the largest pediatric dentistry and orthodontic practice in San Diego. For more about his work, please visit this page.
A notorious culprit that causes gum bleeding is the buildup of plaque under the gum line. Plaque is a sticky mixture made of bacteria, mucus, and food debris, that typically builds up on the exposed parts of the teeth. While it is a major cause of tooth decay, it also causes gums to be infected, which results in bleeding.
Dr.Kami Hoss, MS, DDS, is a sought-after author, consultant, inventor, and speaker in the fields of dentistry and business. He and his wife, Dr. Nazli Keri established the largest pediatric dentistry and orthodontic practice in San Diego. For more about his work, please visit this page.
