Prevention
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Prevention
At Home
• Practice good oral health care, including brushing twice a day and flossing once a day
• Replacement of toothbrushes every 3 to 4 months
• Eat a healthy diet that includes lots of fresh fruits and vegetables and limit processed foods and foods with added sugars
• Avoid tobacco consumption (smoking/chewing)
• Reduce stress levels
• Increase Vitamin C intake, helps strengthen immune system and fight off infections causing bleeding gums
• Increase Vitamin K intake, helps your blood clot, deficiency can cause easy bleeding
• Apply cold compress, helps restrict blood flow which will stop bleeding and also reduces swelling and inflammation
• Rinse mouth with salt water, helps decrease bacteria and improve healing of bleeding gums
• Apply turmeric paste, turmeric has natural antiseptic and antiinflammatory properties which help improve symptoms of gingival inflammation and control bleeding
At Clinic
• Visit the dentist regularly, every 6 months to 1 year
• Make regular appointments with the hygienist for professional cleaning and tartar removal
• See a doctor regularly to check for health problems that may contribute to gum problems, such as diabetes
• Avoid smoking or work with a doctor to quit smoking
When to see a doctor, see a dentist if gum bleeding doesn’t improve within 7 to 10 days. You may need a deep dental cleaning to remove plaque and tartar and promote gum healing. Your doctor may also order lab work to check for any Vitamin deficiencies that can cause gum bleeding.
REFERENCES
1- https://www.healthline.com/health/how-to-stopbleeding- gums#6.-Increase-your-intake-of-vitamin-K
2- https://www.medicoverhospitals.in/symptoms/bleedinggums
3- https://www.dentalhealth.org/blog/five-ways-to-stopbleeding-gums
4- https://www.myidealdental.com/blog/how-to-stopbleeding-gums/
5- https://www.parodontax.com/gum-health/all-aboutgums/bleeding-gums/
6- https://www.shallowfordfamilydental.com/how-to-stopbleeding-gums-10-simple-solutions/
