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What Causes Bleeding Gums?

Posted on Wed, 21 May 2014

Question: Every morning I test blood in my mouth.
In day time its absolutely fine no blood nothing at all.
It happen only in the morning. Now its happening with my wife as well. She is bleeding more then me in the morning but there is not sign of blood in the cough in both the cases.
can any one help ?

Answered by Dr. Neha Sumra (27 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It can be due to gingival inflammation.

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for writing in.

Bleeding gums can be due to poor oral hygiene due to plaque deposition.
Go for oral prophylaxis.
Maintain proper oral hygiene.
Visit your dentist for further diagnosis.

Hope I answered your query

Wishing you good health

Regards
Dr. Neha Sumra

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Neha Sumra (49 minutes later)

but why I am not bleeding in day time ?

I take care of my mouth very well. I brush every morning I do toungh cleaning every morning. I visit dentist once in a three to four months.
My mouth does not smell.
its really horrifying

Answered by Dr. Neha Sumra (11 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Get your full body check up.

Detailed Answer:
Hi

If you don't have gingivitis, then go for complete check-up.
Generally bleeding gums are due to inflammation of gingiva due to tartar deposition.
Its better to go scaling & if problem persists consult general physician.

Regards
Dr. Neha

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj