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What Causes Bleeding Gums?
Is it possible that my contraceptive pill is causing my bleeding gums as it does not seem to be suiting me in general. I had a case of gingivitis but now gums look healthy and dont bleed apart from a tiny speckle if that when brushing but I can taste blood 2 or 3 times a day?
Wed, 13 May 2015
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern.
As per your query contraceptive pills which you are taking can cause bleeding of gums as contraceptives will increase level of progesterone in body and any small irritant like food, plaque, improper brushing can gums to bleed, swell and can turn them red. Gums become more sensitive and the moment you brush or bite anything hard you taste blood in your mouth. These symptoms of gingivitis keeps on increasing if remain unattended as they will cause further bone loss and poor periodontal support of all teeth and in turn loosening of teeth.
Certain antibiotics like amphicillin, barbiturates will reduce this effect of oral contraceptives. I would suggest you to visit dentist and get properly prescribed contraceptives. Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern.
As per your query contraceptive pills which you are taking can cause bleeding of gums as contraceptives will increase level of progesterone in body and any small irritant like food, plaque, improper brushing can gums to bleed, swell and can turn them red. Gums become more sensitive and the moment you brush or bite anything hard you taste blood in your mouth. These symptoms of gingivitis keeps on increasing if remain unattended as they will cause further bone loss and poor periodontal support of all teeth and in turn loosening of teeth.
Certain antibiotics like amphicillin, barbiturates will reduce this effect of oral contraceptives. I would suggest you to visit dentist and get properly prescribed contraceptives. Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Hi..
Can understand your concern..
As per your complain, it is true that oral contraceptives can cause bleeding gums as the oral contraceptives increases the level of progesterone in the body which in turn can lead to redness,swelling as well as bleeding of gums.
It happens because increase level of progesterone in the body can lead to increased activity of gums to local irritants like food debris, plaque and bacteria.
As soon as gums are exposed to it, it can lead to initiation of inflammatory action in gums thus causing redness, swelling and bleeding from gums.
I would suggest you to maintain a very good oral hygiene .
Brush you teeth twice a day once in morning and once before going to bed at night.
Always gargle with water after each meal.
Warm saline gargles are also effective.
Visit a dentist every 6 months for regular dental check up to rule out for any deposits on teeth near gums which can cause gum inflammation as well as other problems with teeth and surrounding structures.
If you have severe problem you should consult your gynaecologist for the change of medicine.
Note: IF YOU GO TO DENTIST OR ANY OTHER GENERAL DOCTOR TELL ABOUT TAKING ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES AS FEW MEDICINES LIKE ANTIBIOTICS CAN REDUCE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES.
All the best..
Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
Can understand your concern..
As per your complain, it is true that oral contraceptives can cause bleeding gums as the oral contraceptives increases the level of progesterone in the body which in turn can lead to redness,swelling as well as bleeding of gums.
It happens because increase level of progesterone in the body can lead to increased activity of gums to local irritants like food debris, plaque and bacteria.
As soon as gums are exposed to it, it can lead to initiation of inflammatory action in gums thus causing redness, swelling and bleeding from gums.
I would suggest you to maintain a very good oral hygiene .
Brush you teeth twice a day once in morning and once before going to bed at night.
Always gargle with water after each meal.
Warm saline gargles are also effective.
Visit a dentist every 6 months for regular dental check up to rule out for any deposits on teeth near gums which can cause gum inflammation as well as other problems with teeth and surrounding structures.
If you have severe problem you should consult your gynaecologist for the change of medicine.
Note: IF YOU GO TO DENTIST OR ANY OTHER GENERAL DOCTOR TELL ABOUT TAKING ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES AS FEW MEDICINES LIKE ANTIBIOTICS CAN REDUCE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES.
All the best..
Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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