Bleeding Of The Gums? Be Wary Before You Decide It’s Nothing

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Bleeding Of The Gums? Be Wary Before You Decide It’s NothingThe soft tissue that supports your teeth — known to health professionals as the periodontal tissue — is some of the most sensitive tissue in the entire body.

It’s not terribly unusual for someone to suddenly notice a small abrasion or cut on the soft tissue of the palate, under the tongue, or somewhere else and have no idea where it came from.

That being the case, you do not need to begin to worry as soon as you notice a small amount of bleeding from the gums, even if it is unexplained. However, you should keep a close eye on any symptoms and take action if they persist.

Some possible causes of limited, temporary bleeding in the mouth include:

  • Brushing too hard or using bristles that are too tough (such as from brushes that are too old.)
  • Accidentally biting into the thick concentration of soft tissue in the cheek or into the tongue.
  • Burning your mouth in such a way that creates a lesion or abrasion that takes time to heal.

Although many of the things that can cause bleeding are painful, some might happen and not even be noticed. When you first notice bleeding from the mouth, take these actions:

  • Carefully check your mouth with your toothbrush to see if any areas seem sensitive.
  • Use a mirror and flashlight to see if there is any discoloration in the painful area.

Gum disease often includes some bleeding of the gums as an early sign. However, this is usually accompanied by discoloration of the gums in the affected area. If there is discoloration, then it is important to take action right away, before the infection erodes the bones of the mouth.

If there is no discoloration or you can’t seem to find the specific area of the problem, then it may be safe to wait a day or two and see whether the issue persists. Be careful to be especially alert when you are brushing your teeth, as you are most likely to notice blood when you rinse.

If you’ve had intermittent bleeding that doesn’t last for very long in each instance, you should still see a dentist. This could be an early sign of something that is much easier to treat and even fully cure when you take action early.

Reach out to Community Dental Group from Newbury Park, Westlake Village, or Thousand Oaks to get an appointment and get to the root of the problem!