A Natural Approach To Health

Living With Bleeding Gums

I had a question the other day about bleeding gums.

It’s important to pay attention to your gums because your gums play an important role in your dental health and your overall well-being.

In many cases, swollen and bleeding gums are a sign of gum disease.

However, there are many other things possibly causing gum problems.

More than three-quarters of adults over age 35 get periodontal (gum) disease.

While most people with gum disease have the less severe form, called gingivitis, 5% – 15% have a more serious type of gum disease known as periodontitis.

If you don’t practice proper dental hygiene, bacteria in your mouth forms plaque on your teeth.

These bacteria may cause your gums to become inflamed, which results in red, swollen, or bleeding gums.

Usually, this inflammation isn’t painful.

If you catch gingivitis early, it can be reversed and healed with good oral hygiene.

But left untreated, gingivitis can worsen and ultimately lead to tooth loss.

Be sure to seek medical attention if you have the following symptoms, even if you don’t have any discomfort:

>Changes in the way your teeth fit together when you bite, or in the fit of partial dentures.

>Formation of deep pockets between your teeth and gums.

>Gums that bleed during and after toothbrushing.

>Loose or shifting teeth.

>Persistent bad breath or bad taste in the mouth.

>Receding gums.

>Red, swollen, or tender gums.

When gingivitis progresses, it develops into periodontitis, a condition in which your gums and the bone that holds your teeth in place can be severely weakened.

The bacteria on your teeth release toxic substances that harm your gums and cause them to become infected.

The infection and inflammation resulting can degrade your gums and the bone in your jaw even further.

If left untreated, periodontitis can also lead to tooth loss.

Whatever the cause of sore, painful gums, there are steps you can take to minimize gum damage and discomfort.

Choose a toothbrush with soft nylon bristles with blunted ends.

Medium and hard bristles can damage the enamel on your teeth or cause red and swollen gums.

When you brush, make sure you use gentle, circular motions to massage and clean your teeth and gums.

And floss every day to help remove plaque from places where your toothbrush can’t reach.

But, be gentle when you floss.

Rather than forcing the floss between your teeth, carefully slide it up and down, following the curve of each tooth.

To deal with bleeding gums, it’s beneficial to:

*Brush your teeth at least twice a day.

*Floss daily.

*Explore the use of clove oil or fresh clove to alleviate pain and discomfort.

*Explore the use of Goldenseal extract.

*Consider 180 Tea.

*Drink 6-8 cups of purified water daily.

*Eat lots of fresh fruits and veggies daily.

*Increase your raw food consumption.

*Choose organic whenever possible.

*Increase essential fats (Omega-3, Flax oil, fish oil).

*Use Dentrifice toothpaste.

*Explore the use of Arnica, a homeopathic remedy, for dental procedures.

*Decrease or eliminate toxic dental care products, like whiteners, mouthwash, etc.

*Decrease or eliminate sugars, hard or sticky candy, etc.

*Don’t smoke.

*Decrease or eliminate acid-forming foods and drinks (coffee, soda pop, dairy, red meat, sugar, processed foods, white flour products).

*Decrease exposure to toxic products (cleaners, laundry, personal care, etc.)

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