My Gums are bleeding, and on the bottom some of my gum is?

disappearing. I do not know what other way to put it. I had my tongue pierced for about 5 years when I was younger, and I noticed that the back of my gum on the bottom was I quess being rubbed off. Anyhow, I brish my teeth twice a day, take care of them the best I can. I finally have insurance again and my appinotment is next week.





but until then I am in pain and I dont even have to touch my gums without them bleeding. I am concerned because they are bothering me so bad.





Also, I am pregnant so that maybe one reason this has gotten worse, but it was going on way before this.





Anyone know what maybe happening?





Thank you in advance.

My Gums are bleeding, and on the bottom some of my gum is?
You have gingavitis, and from the sound of it some gum recession. I'd advise you to see a dentist ASAP! You should have seen a dentist BEFORE you got pregnant. Things like this can severely effect your pregnancy and you can be putting your unborn child in danger.
Reply:When you have gingivitis,the bacteria found in plaque can enter your bloodstream through your mouth. Your body responds to infections or trauma by producing chemicals called prostaglandins,which are also a signal for labor to start. So it CAN effect your unborn child, you need to find a new dentist. Report It

Reply:You have gingivitis or an infected gum that needs deep cleaning. See your dentist right away before you lose some teeth.
Reply:Well firstly you are PREGNANT....I cannot tell you how pregnancy ruined my teeth and gums! I couldn't believe it. So that is definitely one factor.





Secondly, you can literally RUB your gums away by using a brush that is too HARD and by scrubbing your teeth very hard. That is a no-no.





You should always use a SOFT bristled toothbrush and brush in gentle circles.





That is not going to help you know however. You should go for cleanings every 3 months while you are pregnant.





Use SENSODINE.





You may need to see a periodontist AFTER your baby comes and they can fix up your gums with surgery. Believe me it's not that painful at all. They literally just cut your gums and raise them up and tighten them...tylenol was all I took when I had that done to one tooth and it was nothing at all. Wish I'd done it sooner.





Good luck!
Reply:i think you have gingivititis...but if you dont, here are some websites that might help you:





http://dentistry.about.com/od/toothmouth...





http://www.mothernature.com/Library/Book...





http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/tc/toot...





http://www.emedicinehealth.com/gingiviti...





http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/gingivi...





http://www.howtoall.com/Healthfiles/howt...





http://www.peacehealth.org/kbase/topic/s...





http://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_cond...





http://www.perio.org/consumer/2a.html





http://www.themouthdoctor.com/gumdisease...





http://www.perio.org/consumer/mbc.top2.h...





http://www.healthguidance.org/entry/4254...
Reply:Your tongue piercing may have caused periodontal disease. You need to have it checked by your dentist.

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