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Why Am I Having Bleeding In Gums While Brushing?

I have recently noticed that my gums bleed whenever I brush my teeth not so much in the evening, but always in the morning. I have an upcoming dental appointment for my 6 month cleaning, and I was going to wait until then to ask. I have heard in the past that sometimes this is healthy for the gums, but I have never experienced it before, and I floss daily as well.
I have stopped smoking cigarettes almost 3 years ago, but have enjoyed a cigar every now and then. Could I have developed mouth cancer from this?
posted on Sun, 9 Mar 2014
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thanks for query,
i have gone through your query, the bleeding gums is because of the gum inflammation. it occurs due food debris getting accumulated and becomes hard forming calculus which contains microorganisms which infects the gum...so a thorough oral prophylaxis(cleaning) is sufficient for this problem..following that maintain proper oral hygiene, rinse your mouth after eating anything..
for your second question, long term use of cigarettes and cigar will cause some changes on mucosa before going to cancer it will cause some white patches or red patches these are premalignant lesions...occasional smoking or use of cigar will not harm you...please try to quit the habit gradually..
i hope my answer should hel you..
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Why Am I Having Bleeding In Gums While Brushing?

thanks for query, i have gone through your query, the bleeding gums is because of the gum inflammation. it occurs due food debris getting accumulated and becomes hard forming calculus which contains microorganisms which infects the gum...so a thorough oral prophylaxis(cleaning) is sufficient for this problem..following that maintain proper oral hygiene, rinse your mouth after eating anything.. for your second question, long term use of cigarettes and cigar will cause some changes on mucosa before going to cancer it will cause some white patches or red patches these are premalignant lesions...occasional smoking or use of cigar will not harm you...please try to quit the habit gradually.. i hope my answer should hel you..