Bleeding gums and how to treat it. Stages of getting rid of the disease and folk remedies

Bleeding gums is the main sign of an inflammatory process. This problem is usually found in the process of brushing your teeth. A similar symptom may indicate damage to the mucous membrane of the gums or certain diseases, among which there are quite serious ones.

Folk remedies for the treatment of bleeding can somewhat reduce the manifestation of such a symptom, but they cannot completely cure it. Therefore, if you find such a problem, when the gums bleed for several days in a row, you should definitely contact your dentist. Only he will be able to accurately identify the cause of the problem, choosing the right method of treatment, which will save you from possible serious problems in the future.

Causes of bleeding

There are quite a few reasons that cause this problem. All of them can be divided into the following groups:

• Poor oral care . At the same time, gum problems can be caused by using a brush that is too hard or brushing too hard. In this case, the gums can be irritated, resulting in bleeding.
• Poor oral hygiene . It usually takes an average of half a minute to brush your teeth. But this time is not enough to completely remove food debris and plaque, which are the basis for the formation of tartar . Formed under the gum, the stone will move it away from the tooth, which will lead to bleeding.
• Diseases . A significant proportion of oral diseases result in bleeding gums. The most common among them are periodontitis, gingivitis , periodontal disease and the like. Also, the cause of such a problem can be many other diseases - hemophilia, SARS, diabetes, and so on.
• Taking certain medications . There are many medications that thin the blood, the side effect of which is bleeding gums. In most cases, after stopping the use of such medications, bleeding also stops.
• Inadequate nutrition . With a lack of vitamins B, C, E, K, bleeding of the oral mucosa may occur.
• Carrying out dental procedures . Usually, after they are completed, the problem disappears.

The occurrence of bleeding in any case should be discussed with your dentist, since only he can accurately determine the cause of the problem and how to eliminate it.​​

Stages of elimination of bleeding

In most cases, the elimination of bleeding gums is carried out in several stages:

1. First of all, the dentist finds out the cause of the problem and makes a diagnosis;
2. The dentist prescribes individual treatment, which may consist of taking antibiotics, using anti-inflammatory drugs, rinsing the mouth with special solutions, and the like. It is also often additionally treated with folk remedies.
3. The final stage involves checking with the dentist after the prescribed course of treatment.

In most cases, inflammation of the gums and their bleeding can be treated for several weeks, after which the dentist, based on the results of the examination, stops the treatment or prescribes additional treatment.

The process of treating bleeding gums

Treatment of bleeding primarily consists in removing soft microbial plaque and hard deposits on the teeth. After that, anti-inflammatory therapy is additionally carried out. In addition, an important task of the dentist is to teach the patient how to properly care for the oral cavity.

Removal of deposits and plaque

The removal of hard deposits on the teeth is carried out by the dentist using a special ultrasonic tip. Such a nozzle oscillates with a high frequency, as a result of which, when its tip touches the dental deposits, vibrations are transmitted to them. As a result, the tartar is destroyed.

Anti-inflammatory therapy

Immediately after the completion of the removal of deposits, or even in the process of this, anti-inflammatory therapy is carried out. After that, the doctor prescribes a course of treatment that lasts about 10 days.

In case of not very serious inflammation, after the removal of tartar, a 10-day course of rinsing the mouth with special preparations is prescribed. Such a course can be carried out independently at home.

Usually such therapy is carried out twice a day - after eating, the oral cavity is rinsed with a certain solution, after which a special gel is applied to the gums.

With more serious inflammation, in addition to carrying out such procedures at home, it is also necessary to wash the periodontal carans in which the medicine is laid. It is impossible to carry out such a procedure on your own, so you will need regular visits to the dentist. Antibiotic therapy may also be added.

Teaching good hygiene

Having removed all dental plaque, the dentist must teach the patient how to properly care for the oral cavity, which will allow him to avoid the recurrence of such problems in the future, since the best prevention from bleeding gums is good oral hygiene.

• Use of quality toothpaste . It should immediately be noted that not a single paste can cure bleeding gums, at best, it will only be possible to relieve the symptoms. However, the dentist can help you choose a paste that will quickly eliminate bleeding after all the necessary medical procedures. If treatment is not carried out, then toothpaste can only help eliminate bleeding, but at the same time, the cause will remain, the disease will only progress.
• Selection of a toothbrush with soft bristles . In the process of treating bleeding, it is best to use a brush that has very soft bristles. It is recommended to use it only during the course of treatment, since the bristles are not able to qualitatively remove plaque from the teeth. Therefore, after completion of treatment, it is necessary to return to the use of a brush with bristles of medium hardness.
• Additional treatment . All of the above procedures will lead to a positive effect only in case of slight bleeding of the gums. In the case of periodontitis and similar diseases, the above methods are only basic treatment. With such diseases, tooth mobility occurs, therefore, special additional medical procedures will be required - curettage of periodontal pockets, splinting of mobile teeth.

Folk remedies to reduce bleeding

With bleeding gums, the use of various herbs can relieve soreness and reduce bleeding. Also, folk remedies help to reduce the focus of inflammation, help eliminate burning and itching, and clean the oral cavity from bacterial plaque.

Herbal infusions can be prepared independently or you can use ready-made pharmacy options.

The most effective for such a dental problem are:

• Oak bark , used as a decoction for rinsing the mouth. It has an astringent effect, strengthens the gums well. To achieve the desired effect, the course of rinsing should continue for 2 weeks.
• Chamomile is famous for its anti-inflammatory, healing and soothing effect , rinsing the mouth cavity of which gives a wonderful effect on bleeding gums.
• Sage , which is a unique natural analgesic and antiseptic. Its infusion can be used for rinsing, baths and applications. It should be used after each meal until complete recovery.
• Nettle infusion is an excellent hemostatic agent , which needs to be rinsed in the mouth until a stable therapeutic effect occurs.
• Water pepper helps to strengthen the walls of blood vessels, helps stop bleeding, relieve inflammation. It is used in the form of an infusion for rinsing.

How to rinse the mouth with bleeding gums

The main way to treat bleeding gums at home is to rinse your mouth. The main purpose of this procedure is to remove food debris and bacterial plaque. A solution that is made from medicines or medicinal plants should have an analgesic, antiseptic, hemostatic and anti-inflammatory effect.

Among folk methods, a similar effect has:

• Apple cider vinegar , which dissolves bacteria remarkably and removes plaque, stops bleeding and strengthens the gums. The implementation of rinsing with such a solution for 14-21 days contributes to a significant improvement in the patient's condition.
• Gently and at the same time effectively removes dental plaque hydrogen peroxide, which can even be used instead of toothpaste. Its use contributes to the disinfection of the gums, prevents the spread of the inflammatory process, and stops bleeding.
• Salt has a good astringent, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effect, as a result of which it can quickly stop bleeding. Use such a solution for rinsing should be after each meal;
• Horseradish strengthens the immune system, strengthens the gums, reduces their sensitivity and bleeding.

It should be remembered that it is not recommended to take alcohol tinctures as a means for rinsing the mouth with bleeding gums, which can cause burns of the oral mucosa, thereby further worsening the patient's condition.

Proper nutrition to prevent bleeding gums

To reduce the likelihood of such a dental disease, a person's diet should be balanced and rich in minerals, proteins and vitamins. It is recommended to reduce the intake of fats, as they contribute to increased bleeding.

The daily diet should include foods that contain a sufficient amount of phosphorus.

Thus, there are many folk remedies that help eliminate bleeding gums. But you need to remember that all of them only relieve the symptoms, but do not eliminate the problem, therefore, in the event of such a problem, it is imperative to visit the dentist.