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Think bleeding gums are harmless? Although it may seem very common, it's a phenomenon that needs to be taken seriously. Many Swiss people find that their gums bleed after biting into a hard food or forcing themselves to brush their teeth. Whether it's a one-off bleed, gingivitis or a sign of a more serious pathology, find out more about the common causes of gum bleeding and the reflexes to adopt to prevent the situation from getting worse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Types of gum bleeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Healthy gums are pink and do not bleed. Patients who consult a dentist in Lausanne or a dental center in Fribourg may experience a variety of gingival bleeding. There are two main categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Acute gingival bleeding:<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Gums bleed occasionally and temporarily. This may be due to eating food that is hot, difficult to chew or contains sharp pieces. Aggressive brushing or the use of a hard toothbrush can also irritate gums to the point of bleeding. In this case, we speak of a mechanical gum problem. This phenomenon is not indicative of an ailment, and disappears rapidly within a few days. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recurrent or chronic gingival bleeding: <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

If gums bleed regularly, it's usually gingivitis, or inflammation of the gums. This most often occurs when plaque is not effectively removed by brushing. As a result, the tissues supporting the teeth are weakened, and the slightest contact leads to bleeding. Untreated gingivitis eventually leads to periodontitis and tooth loosening. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why do gums bleed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Apart from mechanical irritation (aggressive brushing and consumption of certain foods), gingival bleeding is sometimes linked to oral diseases. Only a dental surgeon can diagnose and treat them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 - Gingivitis<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Are your gums red, swollen, painful and bleeding? These are the symptoms of gingivitis, the leading cause of bleeding gums in Switzerland. Some patients are at greater risk of developing gingivitis. These include pregnant women, the elderly and people with braces. In addition, malformations or incorrect positioning of the teeth increase inflammation, as it often develops in the interdental space. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 - Periodontitis<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

If left untreated, gingivitis develops into periodontitis. This is a more severe form of inflammation that affects the tissues supporting the teeth. You will then be referred to a periodontist<\/a>a speciality of dentistry. HELVIDENT practices in Lausanne, Fribourg and Aigle treat inflammatory diseases of the periodontium.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 - Mouth ulcer or aphta<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This oral disease particularly affects children and women. The bleeding is accompanied by severe discomfort and superficial sores on the oral mucosa. The condition affects around 1 in 5 people at least once in their lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other factors in gingival hemorrhage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Recurrent or chronic gingival bleeding is sometimes a side effect of general pathologies such as : <\/p>\n\n\n\n