Gum problems
If you see signs of gingivitis, it is very important to continue to brush your teeth properly and to floss your teeth, even in the presence of bleeding gums which, by the way, is not a sign of injury. in this case. It is by brushing your teeth and flossing that the number of bacteria and the amount of plaque will decrease and the symptoms will fade. Stopping to floss or brush your teeth because of bleeding or swelling will only make the problem worse!
It has surely happened to you, after brushing your teeth or flossing, that your gums bleed.
And regardless of the reasons behind this bleeding, it is imperative to monitor the health of your mouth closely. If this bleeding occurs only very rarely, it is possible that it is due to irritation caused by food, or even by flossing if you have been slack in the past.
On the other hand, if they persist beyond a few days, it is important that you consult a dentist as soon as possible in order to establish a diagnosis and take the necessary measures to prevent the situation from worsening.
Indeed, if we worry most of the time about our teeth, we often neglect the periodontium, this part of our mouth made up of many tissues, blood vessels and bones, and whose role is to support the teeth. It therefore plays an important role in maintaining our oral health!
