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I have cuts in my gums. Is it caused by tooth cleaning?
Query: Hello doctor, I went to the dentist for a teeth-cleaning on Wednesday. On Thursday, I noticed that the floor of my mouth on the bottom right side felt sore. When I looked with a light, I noticed a couple of cuts that were kind of like paper cuts. They bleed when I brush. The pain can be managed som... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You mentioned about the bleeding of the gums after scaling. Usually, you can see bleeding gums and cut-like appearance near the border of the gingiva due to one of the following reasons. Heavy calculus deposits masks the inflamed gingiva Mild trauma may occur during... Read Full »
Why do I have pain in left molar region and bleeding gums?
Query: Hi doctor, I have extreme pain in my left molar region, and I also have swollen gums that bleed while brushing. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I had gone through your question. I can understand your concern about your bleeding gums and gingivitis. You need to keep brushing your teeth even though it bleeds. And you also need to get your teeth cleaned (oral prophylaxis). Probable causes include plaque and Calcu... Read Full »
How can I manage my gum bleeding and bad breath?
Query: Hello doctor,I suffer from bleeding gums and bad mouth odor. I brush my teeth twice every day, but I do not floss. Can you please suggest to me why this is happening? Please suggest some good toothpaste and mouthwash for me. Can you also please tell me which is better, normal floss or water floss? A... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Be assured all your healthcare records are in safe hands. I am here to guide you through your query. It is primarily due to calculus (calcified bacterial cell wall and minerals) around the teeth. I suggest you get oral prophylaxis (teeth cleaning) done first and brush u... Read Full »
My brother has gum pain after scaling. Kindly suggest medicine.
Query: Hello doctor, My younger brother aged 18 years, is having teeth bleeding from a month. So I suggested him to consult a dentist and he went for it. As no one was there to guide him about what to do, he got into a trap by some brokers and they took him to their doctor. The doctor said it is pyorrhea... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The best therapy for healing of gums after scaling is as follows: 1. Saline water mouth rinses. Take a cup of lukewarm water, put 1/4th teaspoon of salt in it and do its rinses twice a day, mandatory for two weeks. New and healthy gums grow every 14 days so they will b... Read Full »
I have bleeding gums with some changes in shape. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor,I have bleeding gums for a year or so, and it usually happens after I brush my teeth. I find a slight change in the shape of my gums. I have been taking extra oral care. Is there anything I could do to stop my gums from bleeding? And if the bleeding stops permanently, will my gums take ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The most common cause of bleeding gums is plaque and calculus deposition on teeth and gums (due to improper maintenance of oral hygiene). Only brushing and mouthwashing at home may not work since it is a little advanced stage and demands professional help (teeth clea... Read Full »
Why are there pain and gum bleeding with wisdom tooth eruption?
Query: Hello doctor, I recently had a wisdom tooth coming out and my gums are swollen and I am suffering from the pain. When I brush and floss, it bleeds. What is this? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You need to go to your dentist and get an X-ray done to find out whether the tooth needs to be removed. Wisdom tooth always causes such problems due to lack of space causing infection due to food debris accumulating at the pockets of the gums there. Use warm salt wat... Read Full »
I am having continuous bleeding while brushing after removal of braces. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I just got my braces removed today and have been getting some heavy bleeding when brushing my teeth, should I continue to brush my teeth while it bleeds or just stop? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern regarding the dental health. Bleeding gums after removal of braces is a very common problem among all. So first of all, consult your dentist for scaling to remove local inflammatory factors. Till the time do gargles with mouthwash after eve... Read Full »
My gums are red, and I have spacing between my teeth. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, My gums are red, and I have spacing between my teeth. I brush twice a day, do flossing and use a mouthwash. I am concerned. Is it gingivitis? Kindly advise. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Gingival inflammation or gingivitis can occur due to various reasons. The most common cause is food deposits or calculus. Although we do proper brushing and flossing every day, there are certain areas on the teeth where the bristles fail... Read Full »
Can you suggest a mouthwash or antibiotic to treat my bleeding gums?
Query: Hi doctor, Currently, I am having more bleeding from my gums for about one week, especially when brushing and flossing my teeth. Is there a mouthwash or antibiotic I can use to help? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Gum bleeding in young women can occur due to: 1) Hormonal changes (pregnancy-related). 2) Poor oral hygiene (hormone-induced). 3) Calculus formation. 4) Hard brushing on gums. 5) Weakness due to nutrient deficiency. To be more precise, I need your history and phot... Read Full »
I have a slightly raised bump in my gums. What is it?
Query: Hello doctor, I found about a week ago this slightly raised bump in the gums between my two front teeth (front and back). It does not look like there is puss in it. The first two days were very painful and hard to eat. The next couple days after that, there really was not any pain. It is just a real... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your question and I can understand your concern. Most probably it can be because of hormonal imbalance at this age. This is called age-related gingivitis and it will heal with time. Do not mess with it too much. For relief and quick control, you can... Read Full »