I have been focused on answering questions for the public. Trying to do my best to help people in need doing their own research at home, well now I have a question for you..
My askmydentisttv.com question for the public is why does everyone feel that it is normal to have your gums bleed to light touch?
It came to me today after seeing a patient that had not been in for many years, their gums were swollen, and with just light brushing they bleed like a gunshot wound. I wondered to myself what would happen if your elbows bled from under the skin, every time we brushed them up against the counter. Would we be more likely to run to the doctor? If it became common place would we just disregard it as normal to everyday life? These are the questions of a dentist? I would love to hear your thoughts.
The question is a response to the question I often get asked which is why do my gums bleed?
Look it happens to the best of us, we get caught up in the day to day and forget to take care of ourselves. We have all been trained to brush at least twice daily. Chances are you have heard of flossing, but due to lack of routine, difficulty with that little piece of string, or some other reason patients just plain find it hard to add floss to their daily routine. When the bacteria and plaque sit between the gums they trigger a low grade infection and the response your body has to this infection is to bring blood to the area to help fight the infection.
A brief video I made might help explain what you can do about it.
Good luck!!!
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