Bleeding Gums?

Lately I've had a pretty bad canker sore in the upper right, that was then followed by gum bleeding on the same side of the mouth.





The gums are swollen and hurt when I try to brush them.


I've been trying my best to brush them anyways but there is a lot of blood forming on my toothbrush and its very painful.





I've tried mouth wash a ton of times for as much as I can stand it, but the area is still inflamed.





Do you have any at-home remedies or know of products I can get at the drug store to cure this problem?





Will it go away if I keep trying to brush them?

Bleeding Gums?
go to your dentist.


they make a perscription mouthwash for bleeding gums


its called Peridex or Chlorhexidine.





i have this same problem.





I have the Canker sores alot


and my dentist gave me a perscription for Kenalog in Orabase, its a topical steriod ointment for the mouth.


and he also told me to floss my teeth more, my dentists says that the more plaque you have, the more your gums will bleed, and the more you floss the less plaque you have so the less your gums will bleed.


also try using Sensodyne toothpaste and a extra soft toothbrush


I use Senosodyne toothpaste, and Colgate 360 Sensitive Toothbrush and i use a Mouthwash containing Chlorhexidine to help with the inflammation and bleeding.





The Crest Pro Health mouth washes also contain the ingredient Chlorhexidine.





You may also want to try the Gly-oxide rinse, sold in drug stores, for the pain in your mouth.





if you cant afford those things, try useing a 50/50 mix of water and hydrogen perioxide rinse after you brush your teeth.


good luck, i feel you pain...


the things i use actually help a lot.
Reply:I get canker sores all the time!





Just drink lots of WATER!





NO SODA'S! Sugar makes it worse





It will just inflame it more


If it still bothers you, go to the dentist.
Reply:It sounds like you may have some sort of oral infection that needs to be treated by a dentist (or an oral hygienist). Make an appointment with your dentist, and then follow whatever course of treatment he prescribes.





In the meantime, you might try gargling with warm salt water as a mild anesthestic and antiseptic.





I have also heard that "tea tree oil" is good for bleeding gums. You can apply it with a Q-tip to the affected areas. (It is sold with the vitamins %26amp; homeopathic medicines at most pharmacies). It will probably burn, too, but it should help heal the swollen gums.





You can also use Orajel or other local anesthetics to numb the sore areas so that you can at least eat and talk without so much irritation until you can get to a dentist. But I would not rely totally on home remedies. If you have a severe case of gingivitus, you can lose the gum tissue that hold the teeth in place and end up losing teeth. If your gums are damaged too much, you will not even be able to be fitted with false teeth to replace them. So don't take a chance on it!
Reply:wash with salt water...
Reply:How long has it been since you have had a "cleaning"? Sounds like you have gingivitis.. flossing will heal your gingiva.. but you need to see your hygienist regularly to clean the buildup beneath the gums or they will never heal.
Reply:Sounds like you have severe lack of vitamin C (scurvy). Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is essential in collagen formation and lack of it causes wound healing problems, gum weakness and bleeding. Load up on fruits, fruit juices and probably on some vitamin C supplements.
Reply:a dry mouth can cause bacteria to proliferate, and bacteria attacks the gum line causes gums to bleed and this may be a symptom of gum disease, unless of course you are brushing tooth so hard. it always best to keep the mouth well hydrated to be able to keep bacteria at bay. good oral hygiene will help as well as a good oral care product will be an advantage in battling gum disease. or better have your gums checked with a dentist or more help you can check out this site http://www.oramd.com