Bleeding from gums is a very common problem across the world and people often tend to ignore this symptom. Bleeding gums point to the underlying Gingivitis.
Factors such as tartar, poor oral hygiene, mechanical irritation from faulty prosthesis/restoration (tooth filling) or general factors like vitamin C deficiency, bleeding disorders, hormonal changes, few medicines lead to gingivitis and bleeding from gums
Vit C deficiency: Can lead to defective formation of factors which are crucial in blood clotting. Hence persons suffering from Vit C deficiency tend to bleed easily. This is also visible as bleeding from gums.
Vit C supplements after proper screening and as per the suggestion of physician can improve the condition.
Bleeding disorders: These disorders are due to defect in clotting factors of the blood and should be treated accordingly
Hormonal changes: Hormonal changes during Puberty, Menstrual cycle, Pregnancy; Menopause might sensitize gums and alter the type of microorganism growth in gums. This can predispose the individual to gingivitis.
Medications: Few of the medicines like anti hypertensives used to treat blood pressure, anti-convulsants which are used to treat convulsions might act as a predisposing factor for gingivitis. Consultation with the attending physician and changing the medicines should easily solve this problem.
