recently, mu gums are bleeding. only at one particular spot in between my teeth. i'm not sure what causes it. sometimes it just bleed out of nothing. so i was quite worried and googled the reason of gum bleeding.
Bleeding gums are mainly due to inadequate plaque removal from the teeth at the gum line. This will lead to a condition called gingivitis, or inflamed gums.
If plaque is not removed through regular brushing and dental appointments, it will harden into what is known as tartar. Ultimately, this will lead to increased bleeding and a more advanced form of gum and jawbone disease known as periodontitis.
Other causes of bleeding gums include:
- Any bleeding disorder
- Brushing too hard
- Hormonal changes during pregnancy
- Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
- Ill-fitting dentures
- Improper flossing
- Infection, which can be either tooth- or gum-related
- Leukemia
- Scurvy
- Use of blood thinners
- Vitamin K deficiency
source:http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003062.htm
a bit scary huh.
Vitamin K deficiency? hmm.....................
2 comments:
vitamin K & E deficiency ....
already told u not to stop taking the supplement !
better take care babes...floss regularly if need be..i had that probs b4...due 2 tartar .. after going dentist 2 cleanse it, i floss with brushing daily..it helps..
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