Gums bleed every time I brush
You brush, you spit, and the sink turns pink. It is not a one-off. It happens most mornings, most nights, every time the brush touches the gum line.
Bleeding like this usually means the gum edge is swollen and tender. Plaque, the soft sticky film on teeth, builds up each day near the gum. When it sits there, the gums get sore and give up blood at the lightest touch.
Some things make gums bleed more easily. A new stiff brush, flossing again after a long break, or a change in your pills can all play a part. Smoking, pregnancy, and diabetes are common factors too.
When to see someone
Book a dentist if the bleeding goes on for more than two weeks. Go sooner if a tooth feels loose, your gums pull back from the teeth, you see pus, or your breath stays bad. Tell your doctor if you also bruise easily, bleed from the nose, or bleed with no cause.
Below is a list of traditional and home remedies linked to gum disease. Each one carries a grade that shows how much research has looked at it. A grade is not a promise of results, so speak to your dentist before you try something new.
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