I just got out of the hospital after 3 weeks and I brushed my teeth this morning and my gums started bleeding and now my gums hurt.What is wrong and how do I get it to stop??
Answer:
Use some really warm salt water rinses several times a day to ease the soreness. Continue to floss and brush (especially right after you eat) even though it may be a little uncomfortable. You probably didn't brush as well while in the hospital as you normally do at home and this has your tissue irritated from the bacteria. If the bleeding continues for more than a week, you may want to see your dentist. Hope I've been of some help and good luck!Additional information: You may also want to swish a little peroxide which will help to kill off the bacteria. You can swish with it full strength or diluted, some patients brush with it. It will help you to get your tissue back to normal.
my friend had this same problem. She had to go to the dentist so that they could prescribe her with specific medicine for sensitive gums. that might be all you need to do
Just a little bit of Gingivitis, if you avoid regular care your teeth and gums will rot. Don't fear, once you are back to your normal brushing schedule things should be back to normal
Gingivitis, or maybe you didn't brush them as often in the hospital. Just brush regularly and they will toughen up. Some mouthwashes are good for gingivitis.
That could be a side effect of certain meds. If you were on meds in the hospital, then just look them up and look for adverse reactions or side effects.
Because you haven't brushed your teeth in a while, your gums have been attacked by millions of bacteria. Your gums are now sensitive. Visit a dentist to have a thorough cleaning and get checked for possible cavities or little cracks in the teeth. Massaging your gums softly is a way to bring possible swelling down. It is what my dentist tells me.
It could be gingivitis, plaque that has formed over time. A mixture of salt and warm water, rinse mouth well with it, brush your teeth with a toothpaste that fights gingivitis, such as Crest or Colgate etc. Use a "soft" bristle brush. Hope this helps.
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